Basic quiche recipe (any flavor!)
Use this basic quiche recipe as the base for all of your baked egg creations! Filled with fluffy eggs, melty cheese, and featuring plenty of mix and match add-ons, you can’t go wrong. What will you put in yours?
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust (homemade or store bought)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese (gruyere, mozzarella, cheddar, provolone, or feta)
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup diced ham
- 1/2 cup sautéed diced shallot or onion (or onion)
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the pie crust into a 12-inch circle and place it into a 9-inch pie plate. Crimp or pinch the edges as desired. Use a fork to prick holes in the bottom of the crust. Place a sheet of parchment paper inside the crust and fill with pie weights or dried beans. This will prevent the pie crust from sliding or bubbling
- Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 1 cup milk, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until smooth. Stir in 1 cup shredded cheese.
- Spread 1 1/2 cups of desired add-ins evenly over the bottom of the par-baked crust. Pour the egg mixture on top.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40–45 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Use this basic quiche recipe as the base for all of your baked egg creations! Filled with fluffy eggs, melty cheese, and featuring plenty of mix and match add-ons, you can’t go wrong. What will you put in yours?
Quiche is the ultimate blank canvas, you can make it any flavor you want with whatever add-ins you love. Go with something classic like ham and cheese or if you are feeling a little fancy try spinach and feta. This base recipe has you covered. It’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a lazy dinner when you just want something easy and delicious.
