Zucchini Quiche Recipe

Name: Zucchini Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 unbaked 10-inch pie shell (purchased or homemade); 6 eggs, beaten; 2 ¼ cups thinly sliced zucchini, divided; ½ cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons butter; ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; ½ cup shredded swiss cheese or ½ cup monterey jack cheese; 1 ½ cups milk or 1 ½ cups light cream; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon celery seed; ¼ teaspoon dried tarragon, lightly crushed; ⅛ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper or ⅛ teaspoon white pepper

Servings: persons

1 unbaked 10-inch pie shell (purchased or homemade)
6 eggs, beaten
2 ¼ cups thinly sliced zucchini, divided
½ cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
½ cup shredded swiss cheese or ½ cup monterey jack cheese
1 ½ cups milk or 1 ½ cups light cream
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon celery seed
¼ teaspoon dried tarragon, lightly crushed
⅛ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper or ⅛ teaspoon white pepper

1
Brush pie shell with a little of the beaten egg to seal.
2
Bake at 425 degrees F for about 5 minutes, until golden brown, and let cool on a wire rack.
3
Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
4
In medium skillet, cook 2 cups zucchini and onion in butter until tender but not browned, about 3-5 minutes.
5
Spread evenly in pie shell and sprinkle with cheeses.
6
Combine beaten eggs with all remaining ingredients until well blended.
7
Pour over zucchini, and bake for 30-40 minutes, until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
8
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
9
Garnish with reserved zucchini slices.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 unbaked 10-inch pie shell (purchased or homemade), 6 eggs, beaten, 2 ¼ cups thinly sliced zucchini, divided, ½ cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Zucchini 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.

Zucchini Quiche

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