Quiche Breakfast Recipe
This 15-minute quiche breakfast recipe is the perfect way to start your morning with fluffy eggs, creamy cheese, and endless filling options. Quick, customizable, and satisfying for both busy weekdays and weekend brunches.
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Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 310kcal
Cost: $10–12
Equipment
- 9-inch pie dish
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cup set
- Kitchen scale
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheese cheddar, Gruyère, or Swiss
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Protein Options (choose one or combine)
- 1 cup diced ham
- 6 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup sausage cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup chicken cooked and diced
Vegetable Options (choose any)
- 1 cup spinach chopped
- ½ cup bell peppers diced
- ⅓ cup onions diced
- ½ cup mushrooms sliced
- ¼ cup fresh herbs chives, parsley, or dill
Crust Options
- 1 pre-made 9-inch pie crust
- 2 cups hash browns for crust substitute
- cooking spray for crustless version
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C); prepare pie dish with crust, hash brown base, or grease for crustless.
- Beat eggs, cream, and milk with salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Add protein, vegetables, and cheese to dish; pour egg mixture on top.
- Bake 35–40 minutes until center is set; add extra cheese last 5 minutes.
- Rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 140g | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 225mg | Sodium: 480mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 1.5mg