Cheese quiche

A quiche is a savory custard tart typically filled with egg, cheese, and meat. The word quiche is derived from the German word Kuchen, which means cake. Quiche recipes first appeared in print in an 1874 German cookbook. It wasn't until the 1930s that quiche gained popularity in the United States.

Cheese is a key ingredient in quiche and there are many different types that can be used. Common varieties include Swiss, cheddar, Gruyere, and feta. For a truly unique quiche, try a blend of different cheeses.

Quiche is often served for brunch or as a light lunch or dinner. It can be made ahead of time and reheated, making it a great option for busy weeknights. Serve quiche with a simple green salad for a complete meal.

Advice

When making cheese quiche, it's important to use a good quality crust. A store-bought crust is fine, but a homemade crust will take the quiche to the next level. Be sure to pre-bake the crust before adding the filling to ensure that it cooks evenly. For the filling, you can use any combination of cheese, eggs, and cream that you like. Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors! Finally, be sure to bake the quiche in the oven until the center is set and the edges are golden brown. Enjoy!

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Recipes

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Broccoli Cheese Quiche

  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • broccoli
  • pie crust
  • milk
  • cheddar cheese
  • mozzarella cheese
  • parmesan cheese
  • green onion
  • bacon
  • egg
  • salt
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Chorizo and Goat Cheese Quiche

  • salt
  • olive oil
  • canola oil
  • salt
  • garlic
  • egg
  • fontina cheese
  • cilantro
  • chorizo
  • heavy cream
  • milk
  • cotija cheese
  • parmesan cheese
  • thyme
  • butter
  • green onion
  • ice water
  • all purpose flour
  • pine nut
  • goat cheese
  • lard
  • jalapeño
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Broccoli and Cheese Quiche

  • springform
  • black pepper
  • half
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • swiss chard
  • garlic
  • broccoli
  • butter
  • shallot
  • heavy cream
  • all purpose flour
  • cheddar cheese
  • chive
  • egg yolk
  • feta
  • egg
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Mushroom and Goat Cheese Quiche

  • heavy cream
  • butter
  • apple cider vinegar
  • thyme
  • butter
  • egg
  • log goat cheese
  • milk
  • salt
  • salt
  • white pepper
  • crimini mushroom
  • gruyère cheese
  • egg yolk
  • shallot
  • all purpose flour
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • cream cheese
  • mushroom
  • egg
  • salt
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Chorizo and Goat Cheese Quiche

  • salt
  • heavy cream
  • milk
  • canola oil
  • garlic
  • butter
  • fontina cheese
  • cilantro
  • olive oil
  • chorizo
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • cotija cheese
  • parmesan cheese
  • thyme
  • green onion
  • lard
  • pine nut
  • goat cheese
  • egg
  • jalapeño
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Ham & Cheese Quiche

  • shortcrust pastry
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • double cream
  • spring onion
  • deli ham
  • cheddar cheese
  • monterey jack cheese
  • egg

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
egg
butter
heavy cream
milk
all purpose flour
olive oil
black pepper
green onion
garlic
cheddar cheese
thyme
parmesan cheese
chive
pie crust
pepper
goat cheese
swiss cheese
bacon
ice water
egg yolk
apple cider vinegar
leek
half
nutmeg
mushroom
mustard
ham
broccoli
canola oil
fontina cheese
cilantro
chorizo
cotija cheese
pine nut
lard
jalapeño
shallot
log goat cheese
white pepper
cheese
bread crumb
pie shell
cayenne pepper
mozzarella cheese
springform
swiss chard
feta
chop yellow
pie dough
rindless
artichoke heart
refrigerator pie dough
spinach
almond breeze almondmilk original
standard
crimini mushroom
gruyère cheese
cream cheese
tomato
asparagus
goat cheese log
sweet potato
sour cream
bell pepper
pkg kale
red pepper flake
spelt flour
wheat flour
blue cheese
eggs egg yolk
approximately milk
shortcrust pastry
double cream
spring onion
deli ham
monterey jack cheese

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • heavy cream

Staple Ingredients

  • egg 76%
  • salt 76%

Usual Ingredients

  • heavy cream 47%
  • milk 47%
  • butter 41%
  • all purpose flour 35%
  • olive oil 35%

Rarey Ingredients

  • black pepper 29%