easy quiche base
For me, the secret to a good quiche is egg to cream ratio. Also the addition of dry mustard really adds a great flavor touch that will make folks rave. Make sure all of your fillings have as much liquid removed as possible for easy setting. Enjoy!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
Bake
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 refrigerated or frozen pie crust
- 6 eggs
- 3/4 cup cream
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1-2 pinch dry mustard
- fillings of your choice
- FILLING IDEAS
- 1 cup diced ham
- 3/4 cup thawed and well drained spinach
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 1/2 cups cheese of your choice
How To Make easy quiche base
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Step 1Preheat oven to 375f degrees
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Step 2Prep your pie crust. Unroll and place in sprayed pie dish if using refrigerated.
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Step 3In a large bowl whisk together eggs, cream, salt, pepper and dry mustard until well combined.
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Step 4In bottom of pie crust sprinkle 1C of cheese and other fillings evenly.
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Step 5Pour over egg mixture. Top with remaining 1/2C cheese. Place pie pan on a baking sheet in case of overflow.
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Step 6Bake @350f for 35-40 minutes until center is set. Cool 5-10 minutes, slice and serve. -
Step 7We like to serve this for brunch with a nice fruit and kale salad or fresh fruit cups.
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Category:
Breakfast Casseroles
Culture:
French
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Method:
Bake
Ingredient:
Eggs
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