Description
Quiche Make Ahead is a versatile, savory pie filled with creamy custard, cheese, and customizable add-ins like vegetables or meats. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner, this easy homemade quiche can be prepared ahead of time, making it ideal for busy mornings or stress-free entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Swiss, cheddar, Gruyère, or blend)
- 1 cup add-ins (sautéed mushrooms, spinach, bacon, ham, or seasonal vegetables)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare crust: Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate and blind bake 8–10 minutes to prevent sogginess.
- Make custard: Whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Assemble: Sprinkle cheese and fillings evenly into crust.
- Pour custard: Gently pour egg mixture over fillings.
- Bake: Bake 35–40 minutes until center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool: Rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Store-bought crust saves time; homemade adds flaky texture.
- Skip crust for gluten-free.
- Cheap quiche recipes can use frozen veggies, shredded cheese blends, or leftover meats.
- Make-ahead: Refrigerate up to 4 days, freeze slices up to 3 months.
- Overnight quiche: Assemble night before, bake fresh in morning.
- Pairs well with fruit salad, green salad, roasted potatoes, or light soups.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice