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5 from 18 votes

Quiche Recipe

The only quiche recipe you will ever need! 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast, eggs, freezer friendly
Servings: 16
Calories: 350kcal
Author: Cindy Hopper

Ingredients

  • 2 9” Pie crusts pre-baked
  • 1 Tablespoon finely chopped bell pepper any color
  • 1 Small onion finely chopped
  • 1 4.5 oz. can of mushrooms drained and chopped
  • 7 Eggs
  • 2 Cups heavy cream
  • 8 oz. grated Monterrey Jack or Colby Jack cheese grated
  • 6-8 oz. Swiss cheese grated
  • 12 oz. chopped ham
  • 1/2 Teaspoon vinegar
  • 1/2 Teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 Teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1/4 Teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/8 Teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 Teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 Teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

Pre-bake pie crust according to directions

    Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees

      In a large skillet, saute onion, green pepper, and mushrooms until onions are soft and translucent. Set aside to cool

        Lightly beat eggs together and then add cream and mix. Stir in cheeses, ham, vegetables and the rest of the ingredients. Divide filling between two pie crusts.

          Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes, until crusts are golden and filling is set. Eggs puff up beautifully! Baked quiche may be frozen and then reheated. Filling can also be made the night before and then put into crusts just before baking and

            Notes

            This recipe makes TWO Quiche. Make one now and the other can be frozen for later. This quiche freezes beautifully and is great to keep on hand for unexpected guests or to take someone in need a meal.

            Nutrition

            Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 584mg | Potassium: 101mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 790IU | Vitamin C: 1.4mg | Calcium: 222mg | Iron: 1.2mg