Traditional French Quiche with Creamy Cheese
A golden, flaky quiche filled with a rich egg and cheese mixture, baked to perfection for a savory breakfast or brunch dish. This French-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs flour, butter, water 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
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup, cubed butter
- 2 tbsp water
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup, grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp, chopped parsley
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a food processor, combine 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup butter, and 2 tbsp water. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.
- Step 2: Press the dough into a 9-inch pie dish, trimming excess. Blind bake for 10 minutes, then remove and set aside.
- Step 3: In a bowl, whisk 4 eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup heavy cream, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until smooth.
- Step 4: Stir in 1 cup grated cheddar cheese and 1 tbsp chopped parsley. Pour the mixture into the prebaked crust.
- Step 5: Bake for 25-30 minutes until the center is set and golden. Let cool slightly before slicing.
