Best Winter Squash Quiche Recipes

Winter Squash Quiche image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup mashed cooked winter squash
3 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

In a skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Transfer to a greased 9-in. pie plate. Sprinkle with cheese. , In a bowl, whisk milk, squash, eggs, salt, pepper and nutmeg until smooth; pour over cheese. , Bake at 325° for 50-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts :

Winter Squash, Onion and Gruyere Quiche image

Provided by lecole54

Time 1h40m

Yield 1 pie, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups acorn squash or 2 cups butternut squash, mashed
1 small onion, diced
olive oil
1 pie crust (store-bought or home-made)
1 teaspoon rosemary
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper, to taste
4 eggs
milk
3/4 cup gruyere cheese or 3/4 cup swiss cheese, grated

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat small amount of olive oil in pan and saute diced onion until slightly translucent.
Fold onions into squash with rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper.
Crack eggs into 2-cup measuring cup. Add enough milk to make 2 cups. Whisk eggs and milk together. Add to squash mixture; blend well.
Place crust in pie pan and prick bottom with fork. Spread small amount of cheese on bottom of crust. Pour in squash and onion mixture. Top with rest of the cheese. Bake for 40 minutes, until quiche is set and cheese is golden and bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.3, Fat 26.6, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 233.8, Sodium 665.3, Carbohydrate 30.3, Fiber 3, Sugar 1.3, Protein 15.9