Easiest Crab Quiche
Delightfully rich and effortless to create, the Easiest Crab Quiche is the ultimate recipe for seafood lovers seeking a quick yet indulgent dish. Featuring a flaky pre-made pie crust as the perfect base, this quiche is packed with succulent lump crab meat, creamy Swiss cheese, and the subtle zing of green onions. A luscious blend of eggs and half-and-half creates a silky custard filling, seasoned with just the right touch of salt, black pepper, and a hint of optional nutmeg for added depth. Requiring just 15 minutes of prep time and baked to golden perfection in under an hour, this versatile quiche makes an elegant brunch centerpiece, a savory dinner option, or a make-ahead dish to serve warm or chilled. Whether you're hosting or treating yourself, this easy crab quiche will impress with its gourmet flavors and simple steps.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece pre-made refrigerated pie crust
- 1 cup cooked lump crab meat
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 4 pieces large eggs
- 1.5 cups half-and-half
- 0.5 cup chopped green onions
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoons ground nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Roll out the pre-made pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, pressing it firmly into the bottom and sides. Trim any excess dough from the edges, and use a fork to prick the bottom of the crust a few times to prevent it from puffing up.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg (if using) until fully combined.
Sprinkle the shredded Swiss cheese evenly across the bottom of the pie crust. Add the lump crab meat and distribute it evenly over the cheese.
Scatter the chopped green onions over the crab and cheese layers.
Pour the egg and half-and-half mixture gently over the filling, ensuring it spreads evenly across the pie crust.
Carefully place the pie dish on the middle rack of the preheated oven. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown. To check doneness, insert a knife into the center; it should come out clean.
Remove the quiche from the oven and allow it to cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Enjoy your easy crab quiche!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2257 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 147.4 g | 189% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.5 g | 352% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1111 mg | 370% | |
| Sodium | 3896 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.7 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.2 g | ||
| Protein | 122.9 g | 246% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.6 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 1770 mg | 136% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 1954 mg | 42% | |
*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.
