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 large 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
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.
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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 large 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.
