Savoury Quiche
Quiche is one of those versatile dishes that can be made for lunch, dinner, events or as a side!
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10 min prep + 40 min cooking + 40 min baking
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Ingredients
- 23cm deep-dish unbaked pie shell
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups (350 ml) light cream or evaporated milk, undiluted
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 1/2 cups filling ingredients (see variations for ideas)
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 200°C. Partially bake pie shell on lowest rack in oven for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and reduce heat to 180°C.
Step 2
Lightly beat eggs, then add cream, salt, pepper and desired seasonings. Spread filling ingredients in partially baked shell.
Step 3
Pour in egg mixture.
Step 4
Bake in 180°C oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
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Variations
- Quiche Lorraine: 6 slices crisp bacon, crumbled, 1 cup (250 ml) shredded Swiss cheese, 1/4 cup (50 ml) minced green onion, 1/4 cup (50 ml) each green and red pepper strips, 1/4 tsp (1 ml) each ground nutmeg and dry mustard.
- Mushroom Quiche: 1 cup (250 ml) sliced mushrooms, sautéed, 1/2 cup (125 ml) shredded Cheddar cheese, 1/2 tsp (2ml) dry basil.
- Shrimp Quiche: 1 cup (250 ml) cooked shrimp or crabmeat, 3/4 cup (175 ml) shredded cheese, 1/4 cup (50 ml) chopped onion, 1/4 cup (50 ml) chopped green pepper, 1 tsp (5 ml) dry tarragon.
Note
Any leftover egg mixture can be poured into custard cups and baked to make mini quiches.