Best Basic Quiche Filling Recipes
THE ONLY BASIC QUICHE RECIPE YOU'LL EVER NEED
Everyone needs a basic quiche recipe. This savory tart is the perfect make-ahead meal for brunches, lunches, and even dinner-but it's not always the healthiest option. So how do you slash the fat without compromising the flavor? Our basic quiche proves you can make a healthier-but just as indulgent-version. Make it, memorize the formula, then customize it with whatever ingredients you have on hand. Here's how we pulled it off: The Crust: The traditional quiche crust recipe-flour, butter, salt, and cold water-is a bit high in sat fat for our standards. For a healthier crust that captures the simplicity of the original recipe, Wholly Wholesome Organic Pie Dough (find it at Whole Foods) is, hands down, our top pick. No wonky ingredients, just flaky, buttery goodness. Try the whole-wheat version, which has over 2g of fiber per serving. For gluten-free crust, try making a quinoa pie crust or a sweet potato crust. The Custard: For your custard to set properly in the oven, use this easy ratio: 1 part dairy to 2 parts eggs. Classic custards use heavy cream, but 2% milk contains a fraction of the sat fat and is still plenty rich. Flavor your custard with salt, pepper, a pinch of nutmeg, and fresh herbs such as chives, oregano, parsley, or tarragon. The Filling: For a 9-inch quiche crust, you'll need about 1 ½ cups total of pre-cooked veggies, plus a little cheese. Meat is optional, but a small amount of bacon or ham gives a big flavor boost. For veggies, we love sliced mushrooms, broccoli or cauliflower florets, cubed sweet potatoes, diced bell peppers, or sliced cherry tomatoes. Choose a lower-fat cheese such as Parmesan cheese, goat cheese, feta cheese mozzarella, or Ricotta. Add fiber to our basic quiche by making a simple kale salad with this tangy vinaigrette. Looking for more ideas? Check out these Healthy Quiche Recipes.
Provided by Elizabeth Laseter
Time 1h20m
Yield Serves 6 (serving size: 1 wedge)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Pre-bake the crust: Roll dough to fit slightly larger than a 9-inch fluted tart pan. Press dough into fluted edges of pan, trimming off excess pieces if needed. Poke several holes in the crust with a fork. Line crust with parchment paper, and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Place pan on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes. Remove weights and foil, and bake 5 more minutes. Cool completely on baking sheet on a wire rack (about 15 minutes). Reduce oven temperature to 375°.
- Cook the mushrooms: Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Pour in oil, add mushrooms, and saute until softened and browned, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Prepare the custard: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, chives, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the quiche: Spoon the mushrooms, bacon, and cheese into the crust. Pour in egg mixture and carefully transfer to oven.
- Bake until set (a knife inserted into the center should come out clean), about 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool at least 10 minutes. Cut into 6 wedges and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 484 mg, Sugar 3 g
BASIC QUICHE
Basic Quiche
Provided by Kate Merker
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat your oven to 375°F. Fit the crust into a 9-inch pie plate. Place on a baking sheet.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions and ½ teaspoon each of salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the parsley.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Stir in the onion mixture and the Gruyère.
- Pour the egg mixture into the crust. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes. Drizzle the greens with the remaining tablespoon of oil and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Serve with the quiche.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 198 mg, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 533 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 27 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
BASIC QUICHE
Make and share this Basic Quiche recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mama Tia
Categories Savory Pies
Time 1h
Yield 1 quiche, 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Farenheit.
- Beat eggs in a large mixing bowl.
- Add filling and milk and mix well.
- Pour mixture into frozen pie crust.
- Place quiche on cookie sheet and bake on the middle oven rack for 45-50 minutes, or until top is browned and a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
- Serve with a crisp green salad or maybe some fresh fruit on the side.
BASIC QUICHE BY SHELLY
My mother Shelly Rice created the ultimate Basic Quiche recipe . . . almost anything can be added to make this basic quiche conform to your tastes, or it can be left plain for those with simple tastes.
Provided by DOCTOR KITTEN
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Eggs Quiche
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and half-and-half. Season with salt, white pepper and nutmeg. Place shredded Jarlsberg and mozzarella in the pie shell. Pour egg mixture over cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and bake for 25 minutes, or until crust is golden and filling is set. Allow to set 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 177.3 mg, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 378.8 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
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