Quick Crab Quiche
Elevate your brunch game with this irresistible Quick Crab Quiche—a savory delight that combines succulent lump crab meat, creamy Swiss cheese, and a luscious egg custard baked to perfection in a flaky pre-made pie crust. This recipe is the epitome of elegance yet requires minimal effort, coming together in just 15 minutes of prep time. Fresh scallions and parsley add vibrant bursts of flavor, while a hint of paprika provides a subtle, smoky finish. Perfect for a weekend breakfast, a light lunch, or an impressive dinner party dish, this easy quiche serves six and can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. With its rich, seafood-inspired profile and golden, creamy finish, this Quick Crab Quiche is sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece pre-made pie crust
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 3 pieces large eggs
- 3 pieces scallions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
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 up the sides. Trim any excess dough from the edges.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, and eggs until fully combined.
Stir in the lump crab meat, shredded Swiss cheese, scallions, parsley, salt, black pepper, and paprika, mixing until evenly distributed.
Pour the crab mixture into the prepared pie crust, spreading it out evenly.
Place the quiche on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.
Remove the quiche from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your Quick Crab Quiche served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2931 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 208.1 g | 267% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.2 g | 466% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1058 mg | 353% | |
| Sodium | 3555 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 151.2 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 110.2 g | 220% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.9 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 1469 mg | 113% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 1696 mg | 36% | |
*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.
