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Roll out pie crust dough and transfer onto a pie plate. Set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook onions for about 3-4 minutes.
Add red bell peppers and cook for another 3 minutes.
Stir in spinach, olives, oregano and parsley, cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the spinach has wilted.
Take the skillet off the heat and stir in crumbled feta cheese.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared pie crust and spread evenly over the bottom. Set aside.
Whisk eggs, milks, ½ cup of cheddar, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Pour mixture on top of the spinach layer in the pie crust and top with the rest of the cheddar.
Pop into the oven to bake for 50-55 minutes.
Let quiche cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information per Serving: Total calories 299g, protein 10.8g, total fat 17g, total carbohydrates 26.9g, cholesterol 105mg, sodium 492mg
Goat Cheese, Spinach and Sundried Tomato Quiche
A perfectly delicious and rustic vegetarian quiche that is satisfying and nutritious. You will definitely make this again and again!
Serves 8
1 hour 15 minutes
Ingredients:-
1 Pie Crust, blind baked
3 cups fresh Spinach
½ cup Sundried Tomatoes, drained and roughly chopped
2 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
1 cup Milk
4oz Goat Cheese, crumbled
4 Eggs
½ teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Pepper
Directions:-
Have the oven pre-heated to 350 degrees.
Heat up 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet and cook garlic for about 1 minute.
Add spinach and cook until the leaves have wilted before taking immediately off the heat. Set aside.
Whisk together eggs and milk in a mixing bowl.
Add sundried tomatoes, goat cheese and spinach, sprinkle salt and pepper over, stir to mix well.
Pour egg mixture into the baked pie crust.
Pop quiche into the oven to bake for 45-55 minutes or until the filling has set.
Nutrition Information per Serving: Total calories 271g, protein 10g, total fat 15g, total carbohydrates 24g, cholesterol 99mg, sodium 492mg
Bacon and Spinach Quiche
A simple and delicious quiche comes together easily with minimal prep work but packed with tons of flavor!
Serves 8
1 hour
Ingredients:-
1 Pie Crust
6 strips cooked Bacon, chopped
1½ cups Baby Spinach, chopped
1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1 cup Heavy Cream
5 Eggs, beaten
½ teaspoon Onion Powder
½ teaspoon Pepper
¼ teaspoon Salt
Directions:-
Have the oven pre-heated to 375 degrees.
Roll out the pie crust dough and transfer onto a pie plate.
Stir together beaten eggs, cream, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl.
Layer spinach onto the bottom of prepared pie crust, followed by a layer of the cooked bacon and then a layer of cheddar. Repeat these 3 layers over the first 3 layers.
Pour egg mixture over the layers of bacon, spinach and cheese.
Pop quiche into the oven to bake for 35-45 minutes.
Nutrition Information per Serving: Total calories 355g, protein 12.7g, total fat 24.9g, total carbohydrates 20.8g, cholesterol 149mg, sodium 626mg
Bacon and Jalapeno Popper Quiche
A delectable quiche with smoky bacon and a touch of heat from the jalapenos, this is one for the spice lovers!
Serves 8
1 hour
Ingredients:-
1 Pie Crust, blind baked
3 Jalapeno Peppers, 2 diced and the other 1 cut into slices
3 strips cooked Bacon, chopped
½ cup Cream Cheese, softened
½ cup Whipping Cream
½ cup Half-and-Half
½ cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
5 Eggs
1 teaspoon Paprika
Directions:-
Have the oven pre-heated to 350 degrees.
Spoon cream cheese onto the bottom of the pie crust and spread evenly.
Layer the diced jalapeno peppers on top of the cream cheese.
Heat up cream and half-and-half in a pot over medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes before taking off the heat immediately.
Whisk eggs in a mixing bowl and pour the hot cream mixture in with the egg, whisking all the time.
Stir in paprika, bacon and a pinch of salt.
Pour mixture into the crust and pop into the oven to bake for 30 minutes.
At the end of 30 minutes, take the quiche out of the oven and layer the jalapeno slices on the top. Top with cheese and bake for another 15-20 minutes to melt the cheese.
Nutrition Information per Serving: Total calories 349g, protein 10.9g, total fat 24.7g, total carbohydrates 21.7g, cholesterol 147mg, sodium 606mg
Cheesy Ham and Asparagus Quiche
A gorgeous quiche that will definitely delight all your guests at the next dinner party! It is absolutely delectable with the flavors of the creamy egg custard accentuated by the salty ham and crunchy asparagus.
Serves 8
1 hour
Ingredients:-
1 Pie Crust, blind baked
1 cup Ham, cut into cubes
8oz Asparagus
½ cup Green Onion, chopped
2/3 cup Cream Cheese
1½ cups Heavy Cream
¾ cup Parmesan, grated and divided
3 Eggs
Directions:-
Have the oven pre-heated to 350 degrees.
Combine cream cheese and 2/3 cup of parmesan, pop into the microwave to heat on high heat for 1 minute. Spoon and spread mixture onto the bottom of the pie crust. Layer cubed ham over the cheese.
Whisk eggs, cream, green onion and ¼ teaspoon salt together in a mixing bowl. Pour mixture into the crust on top of the cheese and ham.
Assemble the asparagus on the top of the filling in a circular pattern.
Sprinkle the rest of the parmesan cheese and another ¼ teaspoon salt over before popping into the oven to bake for 35-45 minutes.
Let quiche cool for about 10-15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information per Serving: Total calories 436g, protein 17g, total fat 31g, total carbohydrates 23.9g, cholesterol 142mg, sodium 725mg
Smoked Salmon and Asparagus Quiche
A beautiful and flavorful smoked salmon and asparagus quiche comes together easily and quickly in less than an hour for a wonderfully delicious meal!
Serves 4
40 minutes
Ingredients:-
1 sheet Puff Pastry
4oz Smoke Salmon
20 spears Asparagus, trimmed
1 Shallot, finely chopped
3 Eggs
1 cup Cream
½ cup Gruyere Cheese
Pinch of Salt and Pepper
Directions:-
Have the oven pre-heated to 350 degrees.
Bring a large pot of water to the boil and boil asparagus spears for about 5 minutes. Drain and place on a plate to let cool.
Roll out puff pastry and cut into a shape that fits a rectangular, square or round tart pan.
Layer smoked salmon onto the bottom of the tart pan.
Assemble blanched asparagus spears over the smoked salmon.
Heat up skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil and cook shallots for about 3 minutes before transferring out onto a plate with a slotted spoon. Set aside.
Whisk together eggs and cream, combining well, before adding shallots and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Pour egg mixture into the crust over the salmon and asparagus layers.
Sprinkle gruyere cheese over the top of the quiche and bake for 20 minutes.
Nutrition
Information per Serving: Total calories 119g, protein 8.5g, total fat 7.5g, total carbohydrates 5g, cholesterol 78mg, sodium 349mg
Crustless Caprese Quiche
A low carb option for a delicious quiche boosting the flavors of the combination of fresh tomatoes, fragrant basil and cheesy mozzarella, this crustless caprese quiche is easy to make and sure to delight everyone who tries it!
Serves 8
1 hour
Ingredients:-
2 Roma Tomatoes, 1 chopped and the other cut into thick slices
4oz fresh Mozzarella, shredded
¼ cup Onion, chopped
2 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
1/3 cup fresh Basil, chopped
4 Eggs
2 Egg Whites
¾ cup Milk
½ teaspoon Salt
¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
Directions:-
Have the oven pre-heated to 350 degrees and lightly grease a pie plate with cooking spray.
Heat up a large skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil and cook onion and garlic for about 5 minutes. Transfer cooked onion and garlic out onto a plate and set aside to cool.
Stir chopped tomatoes and basil in with the onion and garlic. Combine all ingredients well before transferring onto the greased pie plate, spreading evenly in 1 layer.
Top with the shredded fresh mozzarella cheese and set aside.
Whisk together eggs, egg whites, milk, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Pour mixture into the pie plate over the layer of cheese. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the mixture.
Pop into the oven to bake for 50 minutes.
Let quiche cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information per Serving: Total calories 96g, protein 8.9g, total fat 5g, total carbohydrates 3.7g, cholesterol 91mg, sodium 285mg
Sweet Onion and Herb Quiche
A simple and basic quiche made delicious with aromatic herbs and onions. This quiche tastes wonderful when served hot, warm or cold, making it the perfect quiche to pack with you on a picnic.
Serves 8
1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients:-
1 Pie Crust
1 Sweet Onion, cut into thin slice
1/3 cup fresh Thyme and Chives, chopped
1 cup Half-and-Half
5 Eggs
1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
4oz Goat Cheese
3 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese, grated
2 tablespoon Whole-Grain Dijon Mustard
½ teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Black Pepper
Directions:-
Have the oven pre-heated to 400 degrees.
Roll out the pie crust dough and transfer onto a pie plate.
Arrange the sliced onions onto the bottom of the pie crust.
Whisk eggs and cream together, making sure to combine both thoroughly.
Add herbs, mustard and parmesan into the egg mixture with the salt and pepper. Combine well.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar over the onions in the pie plate and crumble goat cheese on top.
Pour the egg mixture over the onions and cheeses and bake for 50 minutes.
Nutrition Information per Serving: Total calories 361g, protein 14g, total fat 23.7g, total carbohydrates 24g, cholesterol 143mg, sodium 552mg
Tex-Mex Beef Quiche
Boosting with flavors of the Southwest and packed with maximum flavor, this delicious beef quiche is perfect to serve up to the family for a truly comforting meal.
Serves 6
50 minutes
Ingredients:-
1 Pie Crust
1 pound ground Beef
4 Green Onions, chopped
1 can (10oz) Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles
4 Eggs
2 cups Mexican Style Taco Shredded Cheese
¼ cup Water
¼ cup Cream Cheese
¼ teaspoon Chili Powder
¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
Directions:-
Have the oven pre-heated to 375 degrees and lightly grease a pie plate with cooking spray.
Roll out pie crust dough and transfer onto the greased pie plate. Set aside.
Heat up 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet and add beef to brown. Once the ground beef is no longer pink, drain the skillet of excess fat.
Add green onions, canned tomatoes, chili powder, salt and pepper. Combine well and take off the heat. Set aside.
Whisk together eggs, cream cheese, nutmeg and water in a mixing bowl. Stirring to combine thoroughly.
Transfer ground beef mixture into prepared pie crust.
Pour egg mixture in over the beef and sprinkle cheese on top.
Bake for 35-40 minutes.
Nutrition Information per Serving: Total calories 435g, protein 29.5g, total fat 25g, total carbohydrates 22.6g, cholesterol 110mg, sodium 542mg
Sausage and Red Pepper Quiche
A tasty sausage and red pepper quiche that is easy to make and sure to be a crowd pleaser!
Serves 6
1 hour
Ingredients:-
1 Pie Crust, blind baked
¾ pound Sweet Sausage
1 Red Bell pepper, diced
1¼ cups Cheddar Cheese, grated
¼ cup Parmesan, grated
½ cup Half-and-Half
¼ cup Milk
3 Eggs
Pinch of Salt and Pepper
Directions:-
Have the oven pre-heated to 425 degrees.
Remove sausage from its casing and add to a skillet heated with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
Add diced red bell pepper and cook until the sausage has browned thoroughly. Drain any excess fat.
Transfer sausage mixture out into a bowl and stir in cheese. Stir in salt and pepper to taste.
Pour mixture onto the bottom of pie crust.
Whisk eggs, half-and-half and milk together in a mixing bowl. Pour over the sausage and cheese already in the pie crust.
Place quiche on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
Bring the heat of the oven up to 350 degrees and bake for another 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition Information per Serving: Total calories 439g, protein 19g, total fat 30.5g, total carbohydrates 22g, cholesterol 127mg, sodium 702mg
Crustless Zucchini Quiche
A gorgeous quiche that is delectable and also a marvelous way to use up the fresh summer zucchini, this simple zucchini quiche is easily made with only 4 ingredients!
Serves 6-8
2 hours
Ingredients:-
2 pounds Zucchini, cut into thin slices
2 cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded and divided
2 Eggs
1½ cups Milk
Pinch of Salt and Pepper
Directions:-
Have the oven pre-heated to 375 degrees.
Toss zucchini slices in salt, combine thoroughly. Let zucchini sit for 20-30 minutes to remove excess moisture. At the end of 20-30 minutes, place zucchini slices in between 2 kitchen towels or cheese cloth and squeeze to remove all moisture.
Whisk together eggs and milk in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle salt and pepper, mix well.
Stir in 1 cup of the cheddar cheese.
Assemble half of the zucchini onto the bottom of a tart pan and top with ½ cup cheddar cheese.
Layer a second layer of zucchini slices over the cheddar cheese and pour the milk mixture over. Top with the rest of the cheddar cheese.
Pop quiche into the oven to bake for 50-60 minutes.
Nutrition Information per Serving: Total calories 171g, protein 11g, total fat 11.6g, total carbohydrates 6.5g, cholesterol 74mg, sodium 224mg
Meat-lovers’ Quiche
Here is a quiche that all the kids will fall in love with! The ultimate meatlovers’ quiche comes together easily with minimal prep for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Serves 6-8
30 minutes
Ingredients:-
1 Pie Crust, blind baked
4 strips cooked Bacon, diced
1 cup cooked ground Sausage
½ cup Ham, diced
2 Green Onions, chopped
1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
6 Eggs, beaten thoroughly
½ cup Milk
¼ teaspoon Salt
1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper
Directions:-
Have the oven pre-heated to 425 degrees.
Whisk together eggs, milk, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl.
Place cook bacon, sausage, ham, green onions and cheese onto the bottom of the baked pie crust.
Pour egg mixture over all the ingredients in the crust.
Pop into the oven to bake for 20 minutes.
Let quiche cool for about 10-15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information per Serving: Total calories 406g, protein 18.9g, total fat 27g, total carbohydrates 21g, cholesterol 179mg, sodium 866mg
Bacon, Apple and Cheddar Quiche
This quiche is so simple to make it is almost unbelievable! The combination of the sweet apples, salty cheddar and bacon also make for an utterly mouth-watering and addictive quiche that you will not be able to get enough of.
Serves 6-8
2 hours
Ingredients:-
1 Pie Crust, blind baked
2 Green Apples, diced
4 strips Bacon, diced