Quiche Recipe

Name: Quiche Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: Dough for single-crust pie; 1 cup shredded or crumbled cheese (like Swiss, cheddar, pepper jack or feta); 2 cups cooked mix-ins (like cooked sausage or sauteed vegetables); 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup half-and-half cream; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 30 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

We've got the secret to making delicious quiche, every single time. This base quiche recipe will get you started, then you can fill your pie with any mix-ins you like!

Ingredients

Dough for single-crust pie
1 cup shredded or crumbled cheese (like Swiss, cheddar, pepper jack or feta)
2 cups cooked mix-ins (like cooked sausage or sauteed vegetables)
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°.
Sprinkle cheese over crust. Top with up to 2 cups cooked mix-ins. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, cream, salt and pepper; pour over filling. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 300 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 151mg cholesterol, 378mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.

Use this easy quiche recipe with your favorite filling ingredients. Add up to 2 cups of cooked chopped meat and/or sauteed veggies. Try it with bacon, broccoli and leeks; sausage, asparagus and onion; or ham, bell peppers and spinach. For the best results, pat the filling ingredients dry before adding to the crust. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

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