🥧 Best Ever Quiche Recipe: A Flaky, Savory Brunch Favorite
There’s something timeless and comforting about a slice of quiche—rich, creamy filling, flaky crust, and endless ways to customize. Whether you’re serving brunch for a crowd or prepping an elegant meal ahead of time, this Best Ever Quiche Recipe will earn its place in your regular rotation.
With a perfectly buttery crust and a custardy filling that’s loaded with flavor, this recipe strikes the ideal balance of simplicity and sophistication. Trust us: once you make it, you’ll never reach for store-bought quiche again.
💛 Why You’ll Love This Quiche
Foolproof custard base – creamy, savory, and never soggy
Fully customizable – mix and match fillings to your taste
Perfect for any meal – brunch, lunch, or a light dinner
Make-ahead friendly – reheats like a dream
🧾 Ingredients
For the Crust (or use store-bought if preferred):
1 ÂĽ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp salt
½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
3–4 tbsp ice water
For the Quiche Filling:
6 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
½ cup heavy cream
1 tsp salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
ÂĽ tsp ground nutmeg (optional but recommended)
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Swiss, Gruyère, or a blend)
1–1 ½ cups mix-ins (see ideas below)
🥓 Quiche Filling Ideas
Choose your favorite combo, or mix and match:
Bacon, cheddar, and green onion
Spinach, feta, and sun-dried tomato
Ham, Swiss cheese, and caramelized onions
Mushrooms, goat cheese, and thyme
Zucchini, Parmesan, and basil
👩‍🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Crust
In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, just until the dough comes together.
Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Roll out the dough and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish or tart pan. Trim and crimp edges as desired. Chill again while prepping filling.
Step 2: Blind Bake the Crust
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans.
Bake for 15 minutes, remove weights and parchment, and bake for another 5–7 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool slightly.
Step 3: Make the Filling
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
Sprinkle cheese and mix-ins evenly into the cooled crust.
Pour the egg mixture over the top, spreading it evenly.
Step 4: Bake
Bake the quiche at 375°F (190°C) for 35–45 minutes, or until the center is just set and the top is lightly golden.
Let cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
🍽 Pro Tips
Don’t skip the blind bake – it prevents a soggy bottom crust.
Use full-fat dairy for the richest, creamiest texture.
Quiche is best slightly cooled, allowing flavors to settle and slice cleanly.
Want crustless? Just grease the pan and skip the crust for a low-carb option.
