Serious Savory Quiche
A dense, egg-rich quiche with a savory filling of cheese, herbs, and vegetables. This american-inspired asian ready in about 60 minutes pairs eggs, milk, cream of mushroom soup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 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 milk
- 1 cup cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup, shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 small, diced onions
- 1 medium, diced bell peppers
- 4 oz, crumbled bacon
- 1 tsp, fresh or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 tbsp flour
- 2 tbsp, melted butter
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a mixing bowl, whisk 4 eggs, 1 cup milk, 1 tbsp flour, 1 tsp thyme, and season with salt and pepper.
- Step 2: In a 9-inch pie dish, melt 2 tbsp butter and add 4 oz crumbled bacon, 1 small diced onion, 1 medium diced bell pepper, and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined.
- Step 3: Pour the egg mixture over the bacon and cheese mixture, ensuring it's evenly distributed. Smooth the surface.
- Step 4: Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and the center is set. Let cool slightly before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Serious Savory Quiche take to make?
Total time is about 60 minutes (25 min prep + 35 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 Serious Savory 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 eggs from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Serious Savory 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 Serious Savory Quiche for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). 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 Serious Savory Quiche?
American asian 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.
- ★★★★★
This has become our go-to asian dish. We make it weekly.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
