Quiche is a savory pastry dish enjoyed for centuries worldwide due to its versatility and delicious flavor combinations. It can be made with various fillings such as eggs, cheese, vegetables, or meat, making it perfect for any occasion, from breakfast to dinner!
Brief History and Origin
“quiche” comes from the Germanic word “kuchen,” which means cake. France first recorded the quiche in the 14th century as a savory tart. The earliest known recipe for quiche appeared in a French cookbook from 1558, including a filling of egg yolks and heavy cream.
During the 17th century, quiche began to spread throughout Europe, and by the 19th century, it had become popular in England and Germany. In England, quiche was served as an appetizer or light meal, while in Germany, it was served as an after-dinner dessert.
Quiche – The Recipe
- Preparation Time: 20 mins
- Cooking Time: 1 hr
- Total time: 1 hr 20 mins
- Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 9oz Swiss cheese, shredded
- 4 tsp. plain flour
- 1-9” pie crust, unbaked & frozen
- 75g cooked & diced ham
- 3 eggs
- 235ml milk
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. dry mustard, ground
- 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp. pimento peppers, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and preheat it to 200 degrees C. Also, prepare a 9” pan by lining it with parchment paper.
- Add flour and cheese in a bowl and toss gently; spread to the pie crust and add ham evenly on top of the cheese.
- Add mustard, salt, milk, and eggs in a bowl, beat until consistent, then pour over cheese and ham.
- Add a layer of foil around the crust edges to avoid burning. Place in the oven and bake for 1 hour or until the filling sets and the crust color turns golden brown, and the inserted toothpick in the center of the quiche comes out clean.
- When ready, remove from oven, leave for time to cool slightly, then remove from pan and serve with pimento peppers and parsley garnishing.
Popular variations
Here are a few ways you can change this basic recipe to adjust it to your liking:
- Chicken Quiche Recipe: This recipe for chicken quiche is full of flavor and simple to prepare at home. All you need is a handful of ingredients and a pie crust. Combine all ingredients and bake in the shell for the yummy savory quiche.
- Veggie Quiche: With garden-fresh vegetables and creamy egg and cheese filling a tender golden pastry crust, this Veggie Quiche recipe will be the star of your brunch table.
- Breakfast Quiche: This savory breakfast quiche is loaded with bacon, mushroom, and cheese. We love the simplicity of this breakfast recipe since it can be made ahead of time and is perfect for serving many people too.
- Spinach Quiche: Spinach Quiche is easy to make brunch dish that you try. It is simple and has the dish flavors of spinach omelet with a fluffy texture and a crusty pastry at the bottom.
- Five Cheese Quiche: This is perfect for you if you are a cheese lover. The earthy, salty combination of Swiss cheese, goat cheese, mozzarella Monterey Jack and cream cheese made it different and so delicious.
