Description
This easy egg quiche recipe transforms simple ingredients into a hearty meal with crispy, golden edges and a creamy, flavorful center, perfect for busy parents or weekend brunches.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 (9-inch) pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 1.5 cups aged white cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 large red pepper (halved)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Prep Crust: Preheat to 190°C (375°F). Roll dough into a 23 cm (9-inch) pie dish. Prick, line with parchment, and fill with pie weights for even baking.
- Blind Bake Crust: Bake for 15 minutes. Remove weights, then bake 5-7 minutes more until crust looks lightly golden and firm. Set aside to cool. Reduce oven to 175°C (350°F). (If crust edges brown too quickly, cover with foil.)
- Roast Red Peppers: Roast halved red peppers at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes until skins blister and show some char. Steam, peel, and dice them.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a medium skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil. Cook diced yellow onion for 5-7 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and 1 tsp smoked paprika, cooking 1 minute until fragrant.
- Whisk Egg Filling: Whisk 4 large eggs, 1 cup milk, 0.5 cup heavy cream, salt, and pepper until smoothly combined and slightly frothy.
- Assemble & Bake Quiche: Stir 1.5 cups shredded aged white cheddar, sautéed aromatics, and diced peppers into the egg mixture. Pour into the cooled crust. Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 40-50 minutes until center is set and top is golden. Let cool 15-20 minutes for the custard to firm.
Notes
To prevent a soggy bottom, blind bake your crust for the full recommended time until lightly golden and crisp. Avoid watery quiche by sautéing high-moisture vegetables (e.g., mushrooms or spinach) to release excess water before adding. Do not overbake; the quiche should be mostly set but still show a slight jiggle in the center when gently moved, as it will continue to cook as it rests. For dietary variations, consider a crustless option for lower carb/gluten-free, use dairy-free milk alternatives, or add extra cheese for higher protein.
- Prep Time: 65 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 380 calories
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
Keywords: egg quiche, easy, family-friendly, hearty, brunch, creamy, savory, cheddar, baked, vegetarian
