Classic French-Style Quiche with Cheese, Bacon, Ham, Spinach, and Caramelized Onion Recipe
This Classic French-Style Quiche is a rich, savory pie featuring a buttery crust filled with a creamy custard of eggs, cream, and milk, combined with cheese and optional fillings like bacon, ham, sautéed spinach, and caramelized onions. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner, this quiche offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors, baked to a golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Filling
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Gruyère, cheddar, or a blend)
- 6 strips cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
- ½ cup diced ham (optional)
- ½ cup sautéed spinach (squeeze out extra moisture)
- ½ cup caramelized onion
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Prep the crust: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out your pie crust into a 9-inch quiche or pie dish. Trim any excess dough and press the edges firmly against the dish. Prick the base of the crust with a fork to prevent any air bubbles during baking.
- Blind bake the crust: Place the pie crust in the oven and bake it for 8 minutes until it’s slightly cooked and set. This pre-baking process ensures the crust stays crisp and avoids sogginess when filled.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs, 1 cup heavy cream, 1 cup whole milk, a pinch of nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Once blended, stir in 1 cup shredded cheese and any optional fillings such as 6 strips crumbled bacon, ½ cup diced ham, ½ cup sautéed spinach with excess moisture squeezed out, and ½ cup caramelized onions until evenly distributed.
- Assemble the quiche: Pour the prepared custard and fillings mixture into the pre-baked pie crust. Place the assembled quiche on a baking sheet to catch any spillover and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the center is just set and the surface turns lightly golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Remove the quiche from the oven and allow it to cool for at least 10 minutes to set fully. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled as desired. Slice into wedges and enjoy.
Notes
- Blind baking the crust is essential to avoid a soggy base.
- You can customize the fillings with your favorite vegetables, meats, or cheeses.
- Sautéed spinach should be well-drained to prevent excess moisture in the filling.
- For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and ham and add extra vegetables or cheese.
- Leftover quiche can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
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