Half-Baked Garlic Cheese Quiche
A savory quiche with a partially baked crust, filled with creamy garlic and cheese, perfect for a half-serving breakfast or brunch. This french-inspired pasta ready in about 50 minutes pairs large eggs, milk, heavy cream for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, 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
- 1 pre-made single-serving crust pastry dough
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup, grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the pastry dough and press it into a 6-inch tart pan. Bake for 8 minutes until lightly golden, then remove and set aside.
- Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until smooth.
- Step 3: Pour the mixture into the partially baked crust. Bake for 15 minutes until set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Let cool slightly before cutting into two halves for serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Half-Baked Garlic Cheese Quiche take to make?
Total time is about 50 minutes (25 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Half-Baked Garlic Cheese Quiche?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep large eggs from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Half-Baked Garlic Cheese Quiche?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Half-Baked Garlic Cheese Quiche for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Half-Baked Garlic Cheese Quiche?
French pasta like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Great base recipe! I added a pinch of smoked paprika and it was even better.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
- ★★★★☆
Reliable weeknight option. Not going to blow your mind but always satisfying.
