Create Your Own Quiche
You’re going to have to excuse me… I’m still on the I met Ina Garten high.
With all the excitement yesterday, I was inspired to cook something new for dinner. Well… new to me.
Would you believe me if I told you I had never made quiche before? Crazy… I know!
I’m all about eating eggs at any meal, but Mr. Weekly Bite is normally an eggs for breakfast only kind of guy. All other meals must involve meat. I sent him a quick email yesterday to make sure quiche was okay for dinner.
Me: I want to make quiche for dinner.
Mr. Weekly Bite: Sounds good.
Me: Really?
Mr. Weekly Bite: Yes, really. Quiche sounds good.
Me: Really?
Mr. Weekly Bite: Yes, really. Quiche sounds good.
Mr. Weekly Bite: Can you add some meat to it? Like Ham or something?
(this is what I was waiting for)
I told him to pick up whatever meat he wanted in the quiche on his way home from work. Black Forrest Ham it was.
This meal came together so easily, and I love how you can add whatever cheese, veggies, or meat that you want.
I adapted this basic recipe from Real Simple.
Ingredients:
- Olive oil
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 1/2 cup chopped ham (add whatever meat you like, or omit this.)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup skim or 2% milk
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 8 ounces grated cheese of choice (I used Parrano)
- 1 store bought frozen pie crust in tin
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a large pan, drizzle a little olive oil and bring to medium heat. Add onion, ham, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until onions are tender. Add parsley to pan. Cook for 3 minutes until tender. Remove from heat.
In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, milk, cheese, and garlic powder. Add onion mixture to egg mixture. Pour into pie crust.
Place pie crust on a foil lined baking sheet. Bake for 40 minutes, or until filling is set and a knife comes out clean when inserted. Let rest for 5 minutes, cut into wedges and enjoy!
We ate this with a side salad. M devoured this for dinner! So much that she kept asking for more.
I’m excited to experiment with different cheeses and veggies!
Happy Cooking 🙂
Quiche is a one of my favorite things. I don’t make it nearly enough. Protein and veggies in one dish…perfection!!
I’ve actually never made quiche either. I’m not sure If I’d like it because I don’t love big, thick bites of eggs, if that makes sense. I like tiny bites with toast. If I broke this up I’d probably like it.
Hey, real men eat quiche, right? 🙂
I can’t believe you met Ina yesterday!!!!! SO jealous!!!
We love quiche here! I love how you can adapt the ingredients to suit you!
What if somebody (ie ME!) doesn’t eat cheese? Is there a milder cheese I could use that wouldn’t make it taste so cheesy?
I love quiche. My husband says it’s not a real meal but I suspect he’s never really had it. It’s so filling. Thanks for the recipe!
This looks great!
I love quiche! And you’re right, you can throw in anything you want! My hubby would’ve said the same..where’s the meat? Or cheese…
i was never a big fan of eggs until I recently started buying the cage free organic eggs. They taste so much better! Now I can’t wait to try making your quiche!
i love quiche and always forget to make my own! this is a great base recipe 🙂
OMG< this looks incredible! I definitely want to try this…maybe tonight!
I reaaaaaaaaally love eggs and your quiche is SO pretty!! I love all the specks of parsley. I think that really adds a nice fresh touch. Thanks for this great recipe Estela!
omg Ina G is one of my heros…Seriously, i LOVE the woman! her unapologetic love of butter, real food, rich food, quality food…well, she is an idol!!!! LOVE HER!!!