Description
Quiche Classic French-Style Recipe: A rich, creamy, savory quiche with a flaky buttery crust, cheese, and halal-friendly add-ins—perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 4 large eggs
- 1¼ cups heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- ¾ cup cooked halal turkey bacon or beef sausage, chopped
- ½ cup sautéed onion
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional add-ins: sautéed mushrooms, spinach, bell peppers, or zucchini
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place pie crust in a pie dish and crimp edges as desired.
- Spread turkey bacon (or sausage), onion, and any optional vegetables evenly over the crust.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Carefully pour the egg mixture over the filling.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the center is just set and the top is lightly golden.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing to ensure clean cuts and set texture.
- Serve warm or chilled for versatility.
- Make-ahead option: assemble the crust and fillings, refrigerate, and bake when ready for a quick, elegant meal.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free pie crust.
- Optional add-ins such as sautéed mushrooms, spinach, peppers, or zucchini add color and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/6–1/8 of the quiche)
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: Quiche Classic French-Style Recipe, French quiche, brunch quiche, savory pie, halal quiche