Homemade Quiche
Homemade Quiche is a classic savory pie filled with eggs, cream, cheese, and vegetables or meats, baked in a flaky crust until golden.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- measuring cups/spoons
- 9-inch pie dish
- Rolling pin (if making crust from scratch)
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust homemade or store-bought
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar, Swiss, or Gruyère
- 1 cup add-ins spinach, mushrooms, ham, or bacon
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp nutmeg optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Sprinkle cheese and chosen add-ins evenly into the crust.
- Pour egg mixture over the filling.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per slice, approx. 1/8 of quiche):
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 2g