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Easy Quiche Recipe- Plus 4 Variations

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Our Easy Quiche Recipe Plus 4 Variations. Including bacon cheddar. Perfect for feeding a big crowd a hearty breakfast, brunch or any time meal!

easy quiche recipeEasy Quiche Recipe Plus 4 Variations!

Easy Quiche Recipe-

Bacon cheddar plus 4 other variations so it is like we are giving you 5 recipes in 1 !

This easy quiche recipe will give you the basics so you can then experiment with your own filling ingredients. The basic recipe is always the same. Eggs. Cream(Or Milk). Cheese. Pie Crust.
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Quiche is an egg based pie that is traditionally made with Swiss cheese. I am not a fan of Swiss cheese so I have always used Cheddar or Greek Feta.

Any Quiche is great for pot luck’s, holiday mornings, brunch,  even dinner.

Speaking of pie crust-   make sure to try this Quiche Recipe with our Buttery Pie Crust

Easiest Homemade Buttery Pie Crust Ever 1

EATING KETO , LOW CARB OR GLUTEN FREE?  Try this pie crust !

(More details on how to create this amazing recipe low carb or keto below) 

Or skip it all together and go crustless.  Be free! It is liberating.  Oh wait…  that is braless.  Ok well crustless may not feel the same, but it is just as satisfying.  Simple pour the mixture into a buttered dish instead. 

Easy Quiche Recipe

This easy quiche recipe is quick to prepare and can easily feed 6.

I remember when my mom use to make it on Christmas morning for brunch.

We would get up really early to open presents and after all was said and done, sit down to enjoy the Quiche. It is a tradition that we now share with my girls!

Below is my basic recipe for Quiche with Bacon & Cheddar.

Underneath the printable recipe is variations that include Spinach & Feta, Western style, Ham & Cheese.

PLEASE NOTE* We used deep dish pie plates like these pictured here, if you are not using deep dish see the note in the recipe.

 

Yield: 8 Servings

The Easiest Quiche Recipe Ever Plus 4 Variations!

The Easiest Quiche Recipe Ever Plus 4 Variations!

The Easiest Quiche Recipe. This recipe is my basic recipe including crispy bacon and cheddar. You can use this recipe for a base and add any additional ingredients you wish just like you would with an omelette.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • Basic Recipe:
  • 6 Large Eggs
  • 1 1/2 Cups of Cream or Milk, I use what I have on hand
  • 1 Store bought, or your own DEEP DISH pie crust NOTE******** IF NOT USING DEEP DISH US 3 EGGS, 4 DEPENDING ON WHAT SIZE EGGS.
  • Bacon Cheddar:
  • 1 lb cooked, chopped crispy bacon
  • 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Salt & Pepper is optional. I leave it out because the bacon is salty enough.

Instructions

  1. Pre Heat the oven to 375
  2. If not already done, then cut the bacon and fry until crispy. TIP- it is much easier to cut the bacon into small pieces if it is partially frozen.
  3. Wisk the eggs and milk together in a large bowl
  4. Lay the pie crust out into a 9" pie plate
  5. Drain the bacon grease, blot with paper towels
  6. Shred cheese if necessary ( I only had a block, you can buy shredded)
  7. Add half of the bacon and half of the cheese to the egg mix. Stir well.
  8. Pour into pie crust
  9. Bake on 375 for 20 mins. Add remaining bacon and cheese evenly over the top and continue baking for 20-25 mins. (Time may vary)
  10. Quiche is down when golden brown and raised significantly. If you are uncertain, then you can test like you would a cake.
  11. Let the Quiche set for about 10 minutes. It will fall, no worries it is suppose to.
  12. Cut & Serve!
© Melissa
Cuisine: American / Category: Breakfast
Recipe Variations

Spinach & Feta–  1 Cup of thawed and drained frozen cut spinach, 1/4 lb of feta cheese broken into crumbles. Mix into the egg mixture, pour into pie crust.

 

Western Style-  1 Cup total of mixed diced onion, green pepper and red peppers.  1 Cup shredded cheddar cheese ( Or Pepper Jack for some spice), 1 Cup cooked crumbled breakfast sausage (no casing, like the Jimmy Dean roll). Add all ingredients to the egg mixture. Proceed as above.

 

Ham & Cheese- Purchase a 1/2 lb thick cut piece of your favorite ham from the deli. Dice into cubes.  Add to egg mixture with 1 Cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese.

Have a Quiche recipe variation you like? Let us know, we will add it and mention you! 

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OR  Try our other breakfast favorite –  

Bacon Cheddar Breakfast Pizza 

Easy Homemade Bacon Cheddar Breakfast Pizza 7

 

MAKE THIS RECIPE KETO OR LOW CARB APPROVED! 

This is such an easy recipe to make keto or low carb approved.  There is a few simple ways it can be done.  If you are following a ketogenic diet then you are more restricted in your carb count than if following a low carb diet.  So , the easiest way to make this keto approved is to kick the crust completely.  Turn it into a frittata! You can do this in a skillet right in the oven or even on the stove. 

To make a keto approved frittata on the stove in a skillet simply follow the instructions for the ingredients, being sure to use cream instead of milk.  Pour into a buttered skillet and place over medium low heat, covered until cooked through.  Done! Feel free to cut into pieces and meal prep for the week.   Below is a photo of one created in the oven with an 8×8 glass pan.

keto frittata

If you are following a low carb diet where there is more available daily carbs to eat, try using an easy almond flour crust recipe like this one from Wholesome Yum.  It crisps up nicely around the edges and gives you more of a traditional quiche feel!  

For a coconut crust visit Low Carb Yum. 

Cutting the butter right into the crust gives it a nice, buttery, flakey style bite just like a traditional pie crust. 

Easiest Homemade Buttery Pie Crust Ever 3

Try experimenting with your quiche whether a normal, keto or low carb version.  The ingredients are virtually endless! I have even seen one made bagel and lox style – with the smoked salmon and cream cheese. 

No bagel of course if you are low carb.  Try mushroom and swiss,  BBQ pork, Steak and cheese, the possibilities are endless. Really! 

Traditional Bacon Cheddar is our favorite! 

easy quiche recipe

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  1. christine says

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    I use this same recipe. One of my favorite variations is Italian sausage and peppers. 1 c cooked sweet Italian sausage (no casing) 1c mixed diced green peppers and onions.

    • Melissa P-V says

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      That would be fabulous especially with some chopped tomatoes!

  2. Ginny says

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    This looks great! Can you make this ahead and leave in the frig over night? If so, how do you adjust baking times? Thank you!!

    • Melissa P-V says

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      Hi Ginny!

      I have made this before ahead of time , like on Christmas Eve so that I don’t have to spend time in the kitchen Christmas morning. I cooked it about 30 mins, until it was firm but not finished. Let cool completely, then bake the next day until fully cooked. It was about 20 mins for me.

      • Ginny says

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        Thank you!!!

        • Melissa P-V says

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          Your welcome, it is our favorite!

  3. Amy @ {Life to the Full} says

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    Wonderful breakfast idea! Thank you for sharing πŸ™‚ It contains bacon so my husband is going to love it!

  4. Sharon says

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    I make several at a time, bake and freeze. can’t tell the difference

  5. Emily says

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    I love quiche! We also had the tradition of eating it on Christmas after opening presents (with egg nog to boot!) – yum yum yum!

  6. Kellie T says

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    I was on the hunt for an easy breakfast option when I came across your pin on pinterest. Quiche is now in the oven & I added your post to Stumbleupon because it was too good not to share & it was already on Pinterest πŸ™‚

  7. Kristy says

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    Back to make this for the second time! YUM! πŸ™‚ Thanks for sharing!

  8. Julie Hall says

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    I don’t know if I missed it, but is the crust pre-baked or not? Thanks.

    • Melissa P-V says

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      No, not pre baked.

  9. Jennifer says

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    Love this recipe! I see so many people post about the trouble cutting bacon…….fry it whole and then crumble! Never fool with uncooked bacon, even if it is frozen. Ain’t nobody got time for that LOL

    • Melissa P-V says

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      EXACTLY!!!

  10. Elizabeth says

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    I purchased a frozen pie crust, should I thaw it first?

    • Melissa P-V says

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      Nope, no need! πŸ™‚

  11. Leah says

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    I make this at home a lot for my hubby ans two year old. We are currently at the beach and I am getting ready to make it for the whole house full of vacationers. I add green pepper, diced tomatoes, and usually onion (no onion this time because I am nursing a two month old and onions upset his tummy- boo!). Wish me luck!

  12. Angela says

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    I plan to use up the zucchini from the garden. Two quiches in making today, one for meals, one to freeze.
    Zucchini Parmesan: 1 cup zucchini rounds sliced thin and add 1/2 – 3/4 cup Parmesan

  13. Debi @ DebiStangeland.com says

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    Great recipe and so easy to make GF/DF. We like mushrooms, peppers & turkey sausage in ours! Thanks.

  14. Carrie says

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    This was my first quiche attempt, and it was an incredible success! I added diced ham and thawed chopped spinach. I’m in grad school and no Martha Stewart… my husband said this is his favorite thing I’ve ever cooked for him and he wants it every week. Thanks so much for this recipe!!!

  15. Greene says

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    Cut your bacon with kitchen scissors! Super easy! Thx for the easy recipe πŸ™‚

  16. Kathy says

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    i’m planning on using cooked John souls chicken fajita meat with red,green,orange peppers , onion, and mushrooms. Peter jack cheese. Question is do you cook veggies before adding or just throw them in raw?

    • Melissa P-V says

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      HI Kathy,

      I always saute them first!

  17. Sandi says

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    I was trying to decide between this recipe and Julia Child’s recipe…the only difference I see is she uses 3 eggs and you use 6. Have you tried hers, and is there a difference in texture, or does this make a much more full quiche? I am on a mission to save money this year, and if I can get the kids on board with what is basically egg pie (lol) this is a super super economical dinner!

    • Melissa P-V says

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      I’m sure you could use 3 eggs. I use 6 because I use deep dish crust, so it makes it more full as you said. πŸ™‚

  18. krista says

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    Quiche Lorraine is bacon and Swiss cheese with some cayenne pepper added for tang. πŸ™‚ I usually add a squirt of mustard as well.

    • Melissa P-V says

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      I don’t like swiss , prefer bacon and cheddar which is why this isn’t called a Quiche Lorraine. πŸ™‚

  19. Sarah says

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    Hello!

    I’m making this for a girls breakfast Friday morning! Could it be made without the crust?

    • Melissa P-V says

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      Sorry for the late response ! Yes you can make this without the crust, at that point it is just considered a Fritatta of sorts πŸ™‚

  20. Elizabeth says

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    I will be using a basic frozen 9 inch crust. I see where you have said there is no need to thaw which is great. What I did also see is that you said you use 6 eggs for a deep dish. Since mine are not how many eggs do you suggest I use? Thanks for the recipe. I will be making them tomorrow for my moms office lunch.

    • Melissa P-V says

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      Im sorry that I didnt reply in time. If it helps, I would use 4 eggs.

  21. Karianne says

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    My pie crusts were not deep dish as well and I used 4 eggs. Turned out great! Made cheddar bacon and spinach mozzarella. Didn’t think of feta! Will have to try that next time as well as the zucchini parm. My family also likes ham and the chipotle gouda we get at our local deli or ham cheese and broccoli!

  22. Kristen says

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    My favorite variation includes sauteed asparagus (EVOO + garlic + s&p), cooked bacon and cheddar or swiss cheese. Delish! Even my picky husband enjoys it!

  23. Diane Backstedt says

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    I make your same recipe, but I also add artichoke hearts and broccoli florets as well as the eggs, milk, bacon and cheddar cheese, and sometimes minced garlic and/or Mrs. Dash for a more spicy flavor. I alternate between a pie dish, square dish, oblong, deep dish, deep muffin tin or my 12″ cast iron fry pan, depends on my mood. LOL.

  24. Sheila says

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    if not using a deep dish pie crust and only 4 eggs, do I need to adjust the amount of milk (or cream)?

    • Melissa P-V says

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      I do reduce it by half. Then I just eyeball it and add a little more if needed. Some eggs are a lot more … what is the word, gooey LOL thank others. What I mean is the white doesn’t whisk up easily and stays thick. So I add a touch more milk.

  25. Vanessa says

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    Has anyone tried with almond milk? Recommendations?

  26. Louann says

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    Can I make this the night before to be served the next day room temperature? Need something to bring to my sons school for teach appreciation day. Thx.

    • Melissa P-V says

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      Absolutely !

  27. Lisa says

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    The quiche looks fantastic! Love that you included variations of the basic recipe.

    • Melissa P-V says

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      Thank you Lisa ! I make it with your crust now and the whole family loves it πŸ™‚

  28. Dee says

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    I want to make these for gifts. Can I assemble and freeze the entire uncooked pie to be cooked at their leisure? If so, any adjustments in preparations?

    • admin says

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      Ive never done that, please let us know if it works out!

  29. Michelle McCord says

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    My family likes it with Canadian bacon, Provolone cheese and diced onions.

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