Choose a Flavor Quiche
Elevate your brunch game with the versatile "Choose a Flavor Quiche," a customizable masterpiece perfect for any palate. This easy-to-make quiche starts with a crisp, golden pre-made pie crust and is filled with a rich and creamy blend of eggs, heavy cream, and milk. The best part? You choose the star ingredients! Mix and match your favorite cheeses—like sharp cheddar or nutty Gruyere—with sautéed vegetables such as spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers, and add a savory protein like bacon, ham, or smoked salmon for a truly personalized dish. With minimal prep and baked to perfection in just under an hour, this make-ahead quiche is ideal for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. Serve it warm, room temperature, or chilled for a delicious, crowd-pleasing meal that's as flexible as it is flavorful. Perfect for keyword-packed searches like "easy customizable quiche recipe" or "best make-ahead brunch dish," you’ll want to bookmark this one!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece pre-made pie crust
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cheese (cheddar, gruyere, or your choice)
- 1 cup your choice of vegetables (e.g., spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions)
- 0.5 cup your choice of protein (e.g., bacon, ham, sausage, smoked salmon)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, pressing it gently into the edges. Trim any excess dough and crimp the edges if desired. Prick the bottom with a fork to prevent puffing.
Blind bake the crust: Line the pie crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove the weights and parchment and bake for another 5 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and set aside.
In a medium skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add your choice of vegetables and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. If using bacon or sausage, cook until browned and fully cooked.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Place your chosen fillings (vegetables, proteins, cheese) evenly into the baked pie crust. Pour the egg mixture over the fillings, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Bake the quiche in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown. If the edges of the crust begin to brown too quickly, cover them with strips of aluminum foil.
Allow the quiche to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3160 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 237.9 g | 305% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.7 g | 464% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1128 mg | 376% | |
| Sodium | 4700 mg | 204% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 154.4 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.0 g | ||
| Protein | 91.9 g | 184% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.3 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 532 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 2624 mg | 56% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
