Apple Onion Quiche Recipe

Name: Apple Onion Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 - 9 inch pre-baked pie crust. (Use your own one crust recipe or a store-bought favorite.); 1 tbsp. olive oil; 2 cups peeled thinly sliced apples; 1 medium sized white or yellow onion coarsely chopped; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp makes it tangy, mild makes it sweeter); 5 large eggs; 1 cup milk (use whole or lowfat or non-fat); 1/4 tsp grated nutmeg; pinch salt and pepper; 1 tbsp. coarse, raw sugar

Servings: persons

1
Bake pie crust according to instructions on package or follow your recipe. Let cool.
2
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
3
Saute the onions on the stovetop in olive oil until slightly soft and translucent. Set aside and cool slightly. (Microwaving is an option here.)
4
Add onions, apples, and cheese to cooled crust. Loosely mix or leave in pretty layers.
5
Whisk eggs, milk, nutmeg, salt, pepper together in a large bowl until well mixed.
6
Carefully pour mixture into pie crust over onions, apples, and cheese until crust is full. Pour slowly and do not over-fill crust.
7
Place quiche on cookie sheet and into pre-heated oven. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Sprinkle coarse, raw sugar on top of quiche and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until knife point comes out clean.
8
Let quiche rest for 10 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve with a garnish of mint leaves or grapes.

561

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 - 9 inch pre-baked pie crust. (Use your own one crust recipe or a store-bought favorite.), 1 tbsp. olive oil, 2 cups peeled thinly sliced apples, 1 medium sized white or yellow onion coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Apple Onion Quiche falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Apple Onion Quiche

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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