Description
This cheese quiche is creamy, rich, and baked in a flaky crust. A simple and comforting dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup grated cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Place crust in pan and prick with fork.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes.
- Whisk eggs in a bowl.
- Add cream and milk.
- Stir in cheese.
- Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Pour mixture into crust.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes.
- Let rest before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use a mix of cheeses for deeper flavor. Always pre-bake the crust to avoid sogginess. Let quiche rest before cutting for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 160mg