The Best Quiche Recipe (2024)

Let me tell you about the best quiche recipe EVER! Everyone needs that one amazing recipe that they know is the best. You can be sure guests will love this easy quiche recipe and leave wanting more.

RELATED: You might want to serve it with this overnight coffee cake or cinnamon rolls. If you are looking for a casserole for breakfast instead, try this amazing breakfast casserole. It is a bit unusual but I am always asked for the recipe! YUM!

Best Quiche Recipe

This recipe, introduced to me by my sister-in-law, always gets rave reviews. Go ahead and follow the recipe below! Don’t leave out anything and use the heavy cream – it does make a difference. I have seen my sister-in-law carry these quiche frozen in her carry-on, on an airplane!

You can make the mixture the night before and refrigerate, then the next morning pour it into pre-baked crusts and bake or they can be frozen and reheated. Prepared either way, it is delicious!

Easy Quiche Recipe

We are going to visit friends for a long weekend and I thought I would take some quiche to help with breakfasts. They are going to love this ham and quiche!

Ham and Cheese Quiche Recipe

Remember, this recipe makes TWO quiches. Make one now and the other can be frozen for later. This quiche freezes beautifully and is great to keep on hand for unexpected guests or to take someone in need of a meal.

I have taken this quiche to a new mom, a friend who has lost a family member, and to a family in quarantine. Each time, the friend told me how yummy the quiche was, and that they felt loved by the delivery. I just have to say this is such a great quiche and I make it often to take when a friend is in need.

5 from 18 votes

Quiche Recipe

The only quiche recipe you will ever need!

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour

Total Time 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes

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Ingredients

▢ 2 9” Pie crusts pre-baked
▢ 1 Tablespoon finely chopped bell pepper any color
▢ 1 Small onion finely chopped
▢ 1 4.5 oz. can of mushrooms drained and chopped
▢ 7 Eggs
▢ 2 Cups heavy cream
▢ 8 oz. grated Monterrey Jack or Colby Jack cheese grated
▢ 6-8 oz. Swiss cheese grated
▢ 12 oz. chopped ham
▢ 1/2 Teaspoon vinegar
▢ 1/2 Teaspoon salt
▢ 1/4 Teaspoon dried tarragon
▢ 1/4 Teaspoon dried parsley
▢ 1/8 Teaspoon ground nutmeg
▢ 1/8 Teaspoon garlic powder
▢ 1/8 Teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

Pre-bake pie crust according to directions

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees

In a large skillet, saute onion, green pepper, and mushrooms until onions are soft and translucent. Set aside to cool

Lightly beat eggs together and then add cream and mix. Stir in cheeses, ham, vegetables and the rest of the ingredients. Divide filling between two pie crusts.

Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes, until crusts are golden and filling is set. Eggs puff up beautifully! Baked quiche may be frozen and then reheated. Filling can also be made the night before and then put into crusts just before baking and

Notes

This recipemakesTWO Quiche. Make one now and the other can be frozen for later. This quiche freezes beautifully and is great to keep on hand for unexpected guests or to take someone in need a meal.

Nutrition

Servings: 16

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Author: Cindy Hopper

How to make quiche

First, pre-bake your two 9-inch refrigerator pie crusts according to the package directions on the pie plates. Next, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet, sauté onion, green pepper, and mushrooms until the onions are soft and translucent. Set aside to cool.

Lightly beat eggs together and then add cream and mix. Stir in cheese, ham, and vegetables, along with salt and pepper and the rest of the ingredients. Pour the egg mixture into your 9-inch pie crusts. Divide the filling evenly between the two pie crusts.

Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes, until crusts are golden and filling is set. Eggs puff up beautifully! Baked quiche may be frozen and then reheated.

Feel free to prep ahead of time! The filling can be made the night before and then put into crusts just before baking.

Quiche recipe

You may print the yummy quiche recipe above, or download it here if you want to give it a try. Don’t forget to follow the instructions for award-winning quiche recipe results!

There isn’t much tarragon, vinegar, nutmeg, mushrooms, peppers etc… but it all works together to make it the best quiche recipe ever! So don’t leave those ingredients out. Trust me – you are going to love this!

Nothing beats homemade quiche! I love the combination of Monterrey Jack or Colby Jack with Swiss cheese. The seasonings and onion really help bring out the flavor of the ham. Using pre-made or frozen pie crusts makes it so quick and easy – just mix and bake your pie!

Quiche Variations

Do you have a favorite quiche? One of the best things about a classic quiche is that it is so versatile. Using the basic base recipe of cream and egg, you can mix in so many delicious ingredients. You can even save some fat and calories by going crustless.

Some of the best quiche recipe ideas include:

Bacon – bacon, swiss, and onion is called quiche lorraine.
Crab–ham is my fave go-to, but crab is also perfect to fold in for a delicious twist!
Broccoli or spinach – besides making for a healthy quiche ingredient, green vegetables add beautiful color.
Mushrooms – fresh or canned, mushrooms add great texture.
Green onions – use as a garnish or mix into the filling. An onion quiche is a classic.
So many cheeses work wonderfully! Try goat cheese, gruyere cheese, or cheddar cheese!

When can you serve quiche? Anytime! It makes the perfect breakfast quiche or brunch food. It’s also a fantastic option for potlucks, dinners, and any special luncheon party when you serve a group.

My quiche is frozen and we’re off for a nice weekend with some dear friends. I hope you have a wonderful weekend! Let me know if you give this recipe a try and what you think!

Looking for a special drink to serve for a morning with friends? We like making mimosas. This looks like a delicious variation, a tequila sunrise. We might even try this boozy fruit salad.

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FAQs

What is the best cheese to use for quiche? ›

Cheese: Some favorites include feta cheese, goat cheese, cheddar cheese, white cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, and gruyere. Add-Ins: Add up to 2 cups add-ins including vegetables and meat/seafood. Most quiche add-ins should be pre-cooked and can still be warm when mixing into the egg filling.

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Is milk better than heavy cream in quiche? ›

In fact, Martha Stewart's recipe for a classic quiche filling lists equal parts whole milk and heavy cream (1 ½ cups of each). To determine the ratio of milk or cream to eggs that should be used in a quiche recipe, remember that it's one egg to one-half cup of cream or milk.

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What is the formula for quiche? ›

Ratios: The best way to make a quiche is to add the eggs to a large measuring cup, then add the cream or milk. For every egg used you should add enough milk or cream to create a 1/2 cup. Meaning for 1 egg you will add enough cream or milk to make 1/2 a cup of mixture.

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Why put nutmeg in quiche? ›

Salt, cayenne pepper, ground nutmeg: These seasonings flavor of the quiche, with salt balancing the flavors, cayenne pepper adding a slight heat, and ground nutmeg providing a warm, nutty undertone.

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Can I use milk instead of cream in my quiche? ›

Substitution Tip!

While it is not as traditional for quiches such as quiche Lorraine, you can use milk instead of heavy cream for quiche. While the results are not *as* rich as if heavy cream is used, I find that by the time you factor in the cheese and eggs, the quiche is not at all lacking in indulgence.

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What kind of pie pan is best for quiche? ›

If you mostly make regular pies and quiches, ceramic or glass will be the best choice. If you worry about knowing if your bottom crust is baked, glass allows you to see how the browning is going.

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What is the milk to egg ratio for quiche? ›

Quiche Ratio: 1 large egg to 1/2 cup of dairy

You'll need to increase the amount of eggs and milk based on the size of your quiche, so knowing the basic ratio makes it really easy to scale up or down. For a standard 9-inch quiche: Use 3 large eggs (6 ounces) 1 1/2 cups of whole milk or cream (12 ounces)

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What is a substitute for heavy cream in a quiche recipe? ›

Recommended substitutes: Whole milk, evaporated milk, coconut milk, onion cream.

Should quiche be cooked at 350 or 375? ›

BAKE in center of 375°F oven until center is almost set but jiggles slightly when dish is gently shaken and knife inserted near center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes.

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What size pan is best for quiche? ›

Quiche or tart pan It's best to use a 9-inch metal pan with a removable bottom. While you can use a glass or ceramic quiche pan, you won't be able to remove the quiche from the pan before serving. It's also smart to place the pan on a baking sheet before it goes into the oven.

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Do you need to prebake pie crust for quiche? ›

Some recipes like quiches recommend partially cooked pie shells because the baking time wouldn't be long enough to fully cook the dough otherwise. Pre-baking a crust can ensure that your pie or tart crust will be fully baked and browned, and not soggy.

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What not to put in quiche? ›

Avoid Fillings That Are Too Wet

"Some vegetables, such as sliced large tomatoes or raw zucchini, have a high water content and will make your quiche soggy (even if you follow all steps to avoid this!)," Davila notes.

How can I improve the flavor of my quiche? ›

Choose ingredients with lots of flavour and combine them with seasonal vegetables: onions, mushrooms, spinach and chard, leeks, candied or dried tomatoes... you have an infinite number of combinations that make quiche a pleasure that can be renewed without tiring.

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Why add flour to quiche? ›

Stirring breaks down the bonds between the egg proteins causing a custard cooked on a stove-top to be less thick than custards baked in an oven. Cornstarch and flour help bind the proteins together and help keep the custard in a quiche from curdling.

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What cheese can I use instead of Gruyere in quiche? ›

Emmental, Jarlsberg and Raclette are great gruyere substitutes. These Swiss cheeses have very similar flavors to Gruyere and will work well. It will also depend upon the quiche recipe you are following. Emmental is a great substitute for Gruyere.

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What cheese can be substituted for Swiss in quiche? ›

Instead of Swiss cheese, you can use cheddar, mozzarella or your favorite cheese really. This quiche is amazing either way.

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Can I use Gruyere instead of Swiss in quiche? ›

Quiche Lorraine with Gruyère Cheese and Onions

Classically Quiche Lorraine is simply made with bacon but this take is loaded with onions, Gruyère cheese and bacon. You can substitute Emmental or Swiss cheese for the Gruyère if you'd like.

How do you keep cheese from sinking in a quiche? ›

Another tip is to run a chopstick around the quiche so the solid ingredients in the filling don't all sink to the bottom. "For us the aim is to get the outside golden and the inside just set like scrambled eggs," he says. "That's the real skill there – you don't overcook the eggs or undercook the pastry.

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