Description
A savory, golden-baked quiche filled with juicy cherry tomatoes, melty cheddar and parmesan cheeses, and a creamy egg mixture, all nestled in a flaky pre-made crust. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
1 pre-made pie crust (9-inch)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
4 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Press the pre-made pie crust into a 9-inch tart or pie pan. Trim the edges and prick the bottom with a fork.
- Blind bake the crust by lining it with parchment paper, adding pie weights or dried beans, and baking for 10 minutes. Remove the weights and bake for another 5 minutes until lightly golden.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion for 3–4 minutes, then add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and cream. Stir in the shredded cheddar, parmesan, cooked onion mixture, dried basil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture into the pre-baked crust. Gently place the halved cherry tomatoes on top, cut side up.
- Bake the quiche for 30–35 minutes or until the center is set and the top turns golden.
- Let the quiche cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Swap cheeses with gruyère, mozzarella, or feta for variety.
Add spinach, sautéed mushrooms, or bell peppers for extra veggies.
For a crustless version, skip the crust and pour filling into a greased dish.
Use a gluten-free crust or almond flour crust for gluten-free option.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat in oven at 350°F for 10 minutes or microwave for 1–2 minutes.
Freeze slices individually and reheat from frozen in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
