This quick and easy quiche is one of my favorite breakfast and brunch meals to make! Let’s be honest – quick and easy meals are a must-have in my life. I’ll be honest, cooking is really not one of my favorite things to do. That and having a household of people that all have very distinct likes and dislikes can make it frustrating. Today’s breakfast choice, however, is one that everyone can agree to love!#
Quick and Easy Quiche
I grew up with my mom making quiche on a regular basis. I was a very picky eater and would never try this when my mom made it – now I know why she didn’t force the issue…more for her to enjoy! It is a very simple dish to make and you can easily add and change up ingredients to your tasting. On our annual girls’ trips growing up, our breakfasts would include three or four different varieties – seafood, veggies only, bacon and sausage, the list could go on and on.
This morning with my youngest son’s assistance, I made a bacon and cheese quiche. With quiche recipes, it’s very easy to use what you have in your refrigerator to come up with a new combination – as long as you have the basics:
- shredded cheese
- half and half (or milk),
- and eggs
I stock up on deep pie crusts when they are on sale, so I usually have some in my freezer. This recipe works best with the 9 inch deep dish pie crusts. Don’t fret if you don’t have that size, you can just cut the recipe in half or, even better, make two!
I combined leftover cheddar and Parmesan cheeses with a 3 ounce bottle of bacon bits (the kind you buy for salad toppings) and diced onions and celery in a bowl. Mixed together and poured in the frozen pie crust.
In another bowl I mixed together 4 large eggs and a cup of milk. Honestly, I had half and half. It was a choice between using it in my coffee or this recipe. For my family’s sake the coffee won out!
Pour the milk and egg mixture into the pie crust and place in the preheated oven.
I bake for about 15 minutes at 400 degrees and then lower the temperature down to 350 and bake for another 35-40 minutes.
Absolutely deelish!!! Some variations I enjoy are adding chopped broccoli (I use less meat when I do this) or substituting the bacon for diced ham or crumbled breakfast sausage.
Quick and Easy Quiche
Ingredients
- 9 inch deep dish frozen pie crust
- shredded cheese
- 1 cup of half and half or milk
- 4 eggs
- Your choice of add-ins: crumbled bacon, sausage, veggies, onions, celery, broccoli, etc
- Your choice of seasonings
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees.
- Combine dry ingredients in a bowl and then pour into frozen pie dish
- Combine eggs and half & half / milk.
- Pour egg mixture into pie dish.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Lower oven temperature to 350 and bake for 35-40 more minutes
Lily Kwan says
This recipe looks very tasty. Thanks for sharing!
Michelle says
You’re welcome! It has definitely become one of our family favorites – and it reminds me of my mom every time I make it!
DeDivahDeals says
Hey Diva, I remember making and eating quiche a lot “back in the day” – but now don’t think I’ve ever made it since I had kids. I definitely will try it using your recipe – thanks for sharing. Thank you for stopping by and linking up. Enjoy the weekend!
Kirsten says
Oh my that looks good!
Annette W says
I have never made one, but it looks great…and easy!
Thanks for joining the Weekend Wind-Down Party!
Sarah MSM says
Oh yum! That looks delicious! Thanks for linking up with us on our Weekend Wind-Down Party! Happy Friday!
Erika Bragdon says
I’ve been looking for a good quiche recipe – this looks amazing!
Thanks for linking up with It’s a Mom’s Life. I hope you’ll join us this week too (it starts tonight!)
Brandi says
I adore quiche. It’s such an easy way to make a truly delicious and decadent meal!
Michell says
BTW…your quiche looks DELICIOUS and easy to make…right up my alley! 😀
Michell says
Adding cooking to your blogging repertoire…a DIVA you are lady! Since I don’t have a post on homemaking to share…thought I’d still show some love! Happy “belated” Mother’s Day to you also!! Thanks for stopping by and linking up…have a lovely evening!
Arelis Cintron @djrelat7 says
I remember the first time I tried quiche, I had a piece not knowing what it was and finding that I absolutely loved it. It looked complicated to make so I never thought to make it myself. I actually have the quiche dish at panera Bread for breakfast quite a bit. After seeing how easy it actually is, I think I’ll give it a go! thanks for sharing this yummy recipe with us!
Chris Carter says
That looks AWESOME!!! I am a horrible cook and really do NOT like to be in the kitchen… perhaps this is doable! 🙂 I found you at Doing You Well…
Diaryofa1stTimeMom (@DearMomDiary) says
My mother makes a quiche every Christmas morning. Longstanding holiday tradition. I love to eat it, but wasn’t looking forward to making the delicious dish. This seems doable!
Michelle says
I was very surprised the first time I made one just how doable it was! Of course, nothing compares to my mom’s but that’s how it should be, right?
Sharetha @ Perfectly Imperphect says
Love the idea of a “making a happy home” section on your blog. Nothing is as beautiful and peaceful as a happy home! And by the way, thanks for the quiche recipe! Definitely quick and easy, and outright delicious!
Michelle says
Thanks Sharetha! And appreciate you linking up with us this week!
Amanda @ The Frugal Greenish Mama says
It looks delicious! Maybe I will make one this week 🙂
Michelle says
Thanks! Enjoy if you do!
meaganpaullin says
Can you believe that not only have I never made a quiche… I haven’t even ever eaten one either!!?? Definitely on my “to cook” list though 🙂
Michelle says
I tried quiche for the first time late in life, too. There’s still time catch up:)
Kathleen Kennedy-Leon says
I haven’t made a quiche in quite some time–this looks yummy–thanks for sharing–we are going away Memorial day weekend and these travel really well too–
Michelle says
They sure do! And taste even better after sitting overnight, in my opinion!
Jeana says
I have never tried to make a Quiche, but this DOES look quick and easy. Just bookmarked for later – thanks!
sarah says
I’m highly addicted to quiche! Such a great fridge cleaner. I think that may be dinner tonight! yum
Michelle says
So true!! Thanks for stopping by Sarah