italian christmas quiche

Name: Italian Christmas Quiche
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 - 9-inch pie crust, homemade or store-bought; 1/2 - pepperoni stick, sliced and cut up into small pieces; 1/2 box(es) frozen asparagus or about 1 cup leftover cooked asparagus, cut into 1-2 inch pieces; 3/4 cup(s) finely shredded mozzarella; 1/2 cup(s) finely shredded Parmesan; 4 large eggs; 1 1/2 cup(s) half and half; 1 teaspoon(s) Italian spice blend

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Deb Lund

Rhinelander, WI

Updated on Nov 12, 2025

Quiche is a great way to serve something elegant that costs very little and is easy to prepare. I experiment with fillings. This is one experiment that worked.

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Italian Christmas Quiche ready to be sliced.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This is one yummy quiche with tons of flavor. The Italian seasoning goes great with the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Chunks of meat and asparagus make this a hearty quiche. It's simple to make and will be a delicious holiday breakfast or brunch.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 10 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 - 9-inch pie crust, homemade or store-bought
1/2 - pepperoni stick, sliced and cut up into small pieces
1/2 box frozen asparagus or about 1 cup leftover cooked asparagus, cut into 1-2 inch pieces
3/4 cup finely shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups half and half
1 teaspoon Italian spice blend

How To Make italian christmas quiche

Test Kitchen Tips

Make sure the asparagus is blotted well. If you can't find whole pepperoni (we had an issue), hard salami diced up (about 1/3 cup) is a great substitute and still adds an Italian feel.

Step 1

Heat oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2

If using frozen asparagus, defrost and use paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Step 3

Sprinkle the asparagus and pepperoni pieces over the bottom of the pie crust.
Step 4

Top with the shredded cheeses.
Step 5

In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with a whisk until a bit foamy. Stir in the half and half and the Italian spices.
Step 6

Pour the egg mixture over the filling. Be sure that no part of the cheese is sticking out too high.
Step 7

Place in oven on the middle rack. Turn the temperature down to 350 degrees F and bake 30-45 minutes until set. The knife should come out clean if stuck in the middle.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 250kcal, carbohydrates: 13g, cholesterol: 122mg, fat: 17g, fiber: 1g, protein: 10g, saturated fat: 8g, sodium: 318mg, sugar: 2g, unsaturated fat: 9g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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