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Homemade Quiche
Carolina Gomez

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast / Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups/spoons
  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Rolling pin (if making crust from scratch)
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Roll out pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  4. Sprinkle cheese and chosen add-ins evenly into the crust.
  5. Pour egg mixture over the filling.
  6. Bake for 35–45 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
  7. 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