Basic Quiche Recipe

Name: Basic Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Breakfast
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 medium yellow onions, diced; ¾ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 4 eggs; ¾ cup half-and-half; 8 ounces gruyere, grated; ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 frozen pie crust, in tin

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium yellow onions, diced
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
4 eggs
¾ cup half-and-half
8 ounces gruyere, grated
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 frozen pie crust, in tin

1
Heat oven to 375F
2
In a large skillet, over medium-low heat, heat the oil.
3
Add the onions, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
4
Cover and cook until the onions are softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
5
Add the parsley and cook, covered, for 2 minutes more.
6
Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs and half-and-half.
7
Stir in the Gruyere, nutmeg, the remaining salt and pepper, and the onion mixture.
8
Place the piecrust on a foil-lined baking sheet.
9
Scrape the egg mixture into the piecrust; it will be very full.
10
Bake until the filling is set and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
11
Let rest for 5 minutes.
12
Cut into wedges and serve.

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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 tablespoon olive oil, 2 medium yellow onions, diced, ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Basic 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.

Basic Quiche

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