Top 6 Savory Quiche Recipes Get inspired!

Craving cake but not sweet?

You can make this savory pie!

Get inspired by these delicious quiche recipes and try the most tempting one for you.

Onion quiche

Onions are one of the basic ingredients of all savory dishes. The onion itself is not only a very excellent raw material, but also contains a lot of health-promoting substances.

Dough ingredients

  • 180 g plain flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 125 g of butter
  • 1 large egg

Ingredients for pie filling

  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 2-3 large onions
  • 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • Salt and ground pepper
  • A pinch of nutmeg
  • 150g of Gouda or Eidam cheese

Method

  • In a bowl, mix the flour with a pinch of salt, knead in the butter until you get a fine breadcrumb texture.
  • Add the eggs to bring the ingredients together to form a firm dough, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Line a 27 cm diameter mold with the dough, prick with a fork and pre-bake the pie dough at 180°C for 10-15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut your onion diagonally to make the pieces longer.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan, add onion, salt and fry until transparent.
  • Reduce the heat (to medium) and fry the onion for another 40 minutes until browned.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar and cook for another 10 minutes until the onions are caramelized.
  • Spread the cheese on the bottom of the baked pie crust, then the onion and finally the remaining cheese.
  • Mix milk, cream, eggs in a bowl, season with nutmeg, salt and pepper.
  • Pour the mixture onto the cake and bake at 180°C for about 30 minutes.
Savory pie with onions
Source: olivemagazine.com

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French quiche

A very quick, simple savory cake in the French style is suitable for any dinner with family or friends.

Dough ingredients

  • 180g plain flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 125g of butter
  • 1 large egg

Ingredients for the filling

  • ½ onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon of butter
  • 200 g of chopped bacon
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
  • 300 ml of cream
  • 150 g of grated emmental
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  • In a bowl, mix the flour with a pinch of salt, knead in the butter until you get a fine breadcrumb texture.
  • Add the eggs to bring the ingredients together to form a firm dough, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Line a 27 cm diameter mold with the dough, prick with a fork and pre-bake the pie dough at 180°C for 10-15 minutes.
  • Sauté the onion with one tablespoon of butter over low heat until the onion softens, about 5-8 minutes.
  • Add the chopped bacon and fry for another 3 minutes.
  • Next, whisk the eggs, milk and cream in a bowl, add the grated Emmental cheese and season with salt and pepper.
  • Line the caramelized onion and bacon pie crust.
  • Finally, pour the cream filling and bake the cake for 25 minutes at a temperature of 180°C.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve the cake warm.

Spinach quiche

For a slightly greener cake, follow this recipe.

Dough ingredients

  • 180g plain flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 125g of butter
  • 1 large egg

Ingredients for the filling

  • 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1 package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 5 large eggs
  • 150g of grated Gouda or Emmental cheese
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp ground black pepper

Method

  • In a bowl, mix the flour with a pinch of salt, knead in the butter until you get a fine breadcrumb texture.
  • Add the eggs to bring the ingredients together to form a firm dough, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Line a 27 cm diameter mold with the dough, prick with a fork and pre-bake the pie dough at 180°C for 10-15 minutes.
  • Heat the oil in a pan, add the onion and fry, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens.
  • Stir in the drained spinach and continue to fry until the excess water/moisture evaporates.
  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cheese, salt and pepper, then add the spinach mixture and mix.
  • Pour the mixture into the pie crust and bake at 180°C for about 30 minutes.
  • After baking, let rest for 10 minutes and serve.
French savory pie with spinach
Source: onceuponachef.com

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Savory Lorraine Pie

A traditional quiche prepared from cream and ham will surely enchant you and those around you with its perfect taste.

Dough ingredients

  • 180g plain flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 125g of butter
  • 1 large egg

Ingredients for the filling

  • 200g of any ham or bacon
  • 50g of Gouda or Emmental cheese
  • 400 ml of cream
  • 3 eggs
  • a pinch of ground nutmeg, salt, pepper

Method

  • In a bowl, mix the flour with a pinch of salt, knead in the butter until you get a fine breadcrumb texture.
  • Add the eggs to bring the ingredients together to form a firm dough, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Line a 27 cm diameter mold with the dough, prick with a fork and pre-bake the pie dough at 180°C for 10-15 minutes.
  • Fry the ham or bacon in a pan, pour off any liquid that escapes, then continue frying (4 min).
  • Spread the fried sausage on the bottom of the pie crust.
  • In a bowl, beat the cream with three eggs and add a pinch of ground nutmeg, salt and pepper.
  • Pour the cream filling into the pie crust, sprinkle cheese on top and bake.
  • Bake at 190°C for about 25 minutes or until golden.
  • Finally, let the quiche rest for 4-5 minutes, then remove from the pan and serve.
Ham Pie Lorraine
Source: nathashaskitchen.com

Potato quiche with spinach and cheddar

Do you have leftover uneaten boiled or baked potatoes? Great! Don’t throw them away, but make a great savory pie out of them.

Dough ingredients

  • 180g plain flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 125g of butter
  • 1 large egg

Ingredients for the filling

  • 6 eggs
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • 150g-200g grated cheddar
  • 100g Parmesan cheese
  • 150g chopped spinach, squeezed
  • 2 cloves of chopped garlic
  • 1/2 tsp ground rosemary
  • 2-3 tablespoons of ground fresh chives
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper
  • 200g diced baked potatoes, preferably cold leftovers

Method

  • In a bowl, mix the flour with a pinch of salt, knead in the butter until you get a fine breadcrumb texture.
  • Add the eggs to bring the ingredients together to form a firm dough, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Line a 27 cm diameter mold with the dough, prick with a fork and pre-bake the pie dough at 180°C for 10-15 minutes.
  • Beat the eggs and cream in a large bowl, mix in the cheeses, chopped spinach, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper.
  • Mix everything properly and then add the roasted potatoes.
  • Pour the finished mixture into the baked pie crust.
  • Place a sheet in the mold to prevent it from bubbling.
  • Bake at 180°C for 40-50 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • After baking, let rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.
Potato pie with spinach
Source: countrycleaver.com

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Zucchini quiche with cheese

Dough ingredients

  • 180g plain flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 125g of butter
  • 1 large egg

Ingredients for the filling

  • 1 large zucchini, unsliced
  • 1 bunch spring onion, sliced
  • 100g of grated fennel
  • 2 tablespoons of onion marmalade (can be different)
  • A sprig of fresh thyme leaves
  • 150 ml of cream
  • 1 whole egg + 2 yolks

Method

  • In a bowl, mix the flour with a pinch of salt, knead in the butter until you get a fine breadcrumb texture.
  • Add the eggs to bring the ingredients together to form a firm dough, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Line a 27 cm diameter mold with the dough, prick with a fork and pre-bake the pie dough at 180°C for 10-15 minutes.
  • Tip the chopped zucchini into a large bowl and mix with the scallions, onion marmalade and thyme.
  • Spread the zucchini mixture on the bottom of the pie crust.
  • In a bowl, mix the cream, whole eggs and egg yolks with a little salt.
  • Pour the mixture over the zucchini filling and bake the cake for 30-35 minutes at 180°C.
  • After baking, let it rest for a while and then serve.
Savory cake with zucchini
Source: amandinecooking.com

What is a quiche?

Just as, for example, pizza is a popular dish in Italy, so the French are fond of a savory pie known as quiche.

This savory pie, with the most common filling of beaten eggs and cream, is served cut into triangles and eaten while still hot.

Among the most famous variants of this dish is quiche lorraine with bacon, which used to be baked with bread dough. Today, however, it is made from a softer dough, filled with eggs, cream and bacon.

Quiche is especially suitable as an appetizer, but you can have it as a main course or just to sit with friends.

Do not hesitate and try it at home. If you haven’t chosen, try to take a look at these recipes for savory pie filled with cheese in 6 different ways!

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