Mozzarella Tomato and Basil Quiche
Elevate your brunch menu with this Mozzarella Tomato and Basil Quiche, a vibrant and savory dish that brings classic Italian flavors to your table. Featuring a golden, flaky premade pie crust as its base, this quiche is filled with a creamy custard made from eggs and heavy cream, seasoned to perfection with salt and pepper. The rich layers of shredded mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant fresh basil create a harmonious blend of flavors in every bite, while a drizzle of olive oil adds the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just one hour, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for everything from weekend brunches to light weeknight dinners. Serve it warm or at room temperature alongside a crisp side salad for a satisfying and impressively elegant meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch shell premade pie crust
- 4 large eggs
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 cup, shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup, chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place the premade pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, pressing it gently into the bottom and sides. Trim any excess crust around the edges.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the bottom of the pie crust.
Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes on top of the mozzarella cheese. Scatter the chopped basil leaves evenly over the tomatoes.
Pour the egg and cream mixture over the tomatoes and basil, filling the crust until just below the edge.
Drizzle the olive oil over the surface of the filling.
Carefully transfer the quiche to the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set (you can test this by inserting a toothpick—it should come out clean).
Remove the quiche from the oven and let it cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Serve warm or at room temperature for a delicious dish paired with a fresh side salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3168 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 246.0 g | 315% | |
| Saturated Fat | 110.7 g | 554% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1178 mg | 392% | |
| Sodium | 4641 mg | 202% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.7 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.2 g | ||
| Protein | 66.7 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.6 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 948 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 909 mg | 19% | |
*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.
