Mix-and-Match Quiche : Recipes and Cooking : Food Network

Design the perfect brunch: This customizable quiche recipe from Food Network Magazine leads to thousands of possibilities.

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Step 1

1. Make the Crust

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 9-inch pie plate with pie dough (store-bought or homemade; see foodnetwork.com/piecrust for our favorite recipe) and crimp as desired; chill 30 minutes. Line with foil, then fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until the crust is set, about 20 minutes. Remove the foil and weights and continue baking until lightly golden, 5 to 10 more minutes. Let cool while you prepare the filling.

Step 3

2. Choose Your Vegetables

Step 4

Prepare 1/2 to 1 cup total (choose up to 3). Transfer to a large bowl.

Step 5

3. Add Meat (optional)

Step 6

Prepare up to 1/2 cup total (choose 1 or 2). Add to the bowl with the vegetables.

Step 7

4. Add Cheese

Step 8

Shred or crumble 3/4 to 1 cup total (choose 1 or 2). Add to the bowl with the vegetable mixture and toss.

Step 9

5. Make the Quiche

Step 10

Whisk 3 eggs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1 1/4 cups heavy cream, half-and-half or milk in a large bowl. If desired, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, 1/2 teaspoon paprika or chile powder, or some grated lemon zest. Spread the vegetable-cheese mixture in the crust, then pour the egg mixture on top. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and bake until the filling is set, 40 to 50 minutes. Let cool at least 30 minutes before slicing.