Traditional French Quiche with Creamy Cheese

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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.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 40 min Serves 6 French cuisine 300 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Step 2: Press the dough into a 9-inch pie dish, trimming excess. Blind bake for 10 minutes, then remove and set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 cup grated cheddar cheese and 1 tbsp chopped parsley. Pour the mixture into the prebaked crust.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 25-30 minutes until the center is set and golden. Let cool slightly before slicing.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Traditional French Quiche with Creamy Cheese take to make?

Total time is about 70 minutes (30 min prep + 40 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 Traditional French Quiche with Creamy Cheese?

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 flour from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Traditional French Quiche with Creamy Cheese?

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 Traditional French Quiche with Creamy Cheese 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 Traditional French Quiche with Creamy Cheese?

French quick meals 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.

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