Quiche (Quiche Lorraine + More Flavor Variations)

Name: Quiche (Quiche Lorraine + More Flavor Variations)
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 2 min
Cuisine: American, French
Ingredients: 2/3 cup diced onion; 2 tsp butter; 4 large eggs; 1 cup half and half (or ½ cup heavy cream and ½ cup whole milk); ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ¼ teaspoon paprika; 1 cup shredded or crumbled cheese of your choice (Gruyere, cheddar, feta, goat cheese, swiss, parmesan or a mix); 1-1 ½ cups of add-ins (divided); 1 partially baked pie crust ((par-bake))

Instructions

Prep:12minCook:50min

A great quiche recipe is one of those kitchen staples you’ll come back to again and again. This base recipe creates a silky, rich custard tucked into a flaky crust and can be transformed into anything from a classic quiche Lorraine to a comforting ham and cheese version or even an elegant smoked salmon quiche. Once you master the simple foundation, you can mix and match fillings to suit brunch, lunch, or an easy dinner. This might just be the only quiche recipe you really need.

Updated at: Mon, 16 Feb 2026 02:22:31 GMT