Golden Sunlight Quiche
A radiant quiche infused with saffron and golden butter, inspired by the sun's warmth and light. This French-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs eggs, whole milk, saffron threads for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 tsp saffron threads
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup, grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish and set aside.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk 4 eggs, 1 cup milk, 1/2 tsp saffron, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until fully combined.
- Step 3: Melt 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup grated cheddar cheese and cook, stirring, until melted and golden (about 2-3 minutes).
- Step 4: Pour the egg mixture into the prepared dish. Evenly distribute the melted cheese mixture on top.
- Step 5: Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are golden and the center is set. Let cool slightly before slicing.
