25 Quiche Recipes Worth Making for Brunch (or Dinner)
Quiche peaked in the ’70s and ’80s, so nowadays, it can feel a bit…dated. But personally, we think it deserves a major comeback. It’s easy to prepare (especially if you use store-bought pie crust), it makes great leftovers and it’s a fabulous way to use up whatever random bits of cheese, meat and veggies are languishing in the back of your fridge.
In fact, instead of relegating quiche to Mother’s Day brunch and bridal showers, we think it deserves a spot in your weekly dinner (or breakfast) rotation. Here are 25 creative quiche recipes to get you started, ranging from butternut squash, arugula and bacon quiche to Joanna Gaines’s asparagus and fontina quiche.
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1. Quiche with a Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Crust
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
Time Commitment: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, gluten free, special occasion-worthy, vegetarian
Who needs butter and flour when you have roasted sweet potatoes? I love that this nutritious spin on quiche is gluten-free and packed with vitamins. The spuds also add extra flavor to the savory pie.
2. Tomato, Basil and Caramelized Onion Quiche
The Modern Proper
Time Commitment: 2 hours
Why We Love It: special occasion-worthy, crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly
Trust me, it's worth waiting all year for fresh tomatoes, just to put them to use in recipes like this. Serve the quiche with some simple mixed greens (or better yet, crown the quiche with burrata), and dinner is done.
3. Asparagus, Spinach and Feta Quiche
Two Peas and Their Pod
Time Commitment: 1 hour and 5 minutes
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, <10 ingredients, vegetarian
I can practically feel the vitamins coursing through my veins just thinking about this veggie-loaded quiche recipe from Coterie member Maria Lichty. With farmers market asparagus, it makes an excellent spring supper.
4. Gluten-Free Spring Quiche
Lexi's Clean Kitchen
Time Commitment: 55 minutes
Why We Love It: gluten free, Paleo-friendly, vegetarian
I'm not sure that cavemen were sophisticated enough to be noshing on spring vegetable quiche, but I'm certainly glad that this one is Paleo-friendly. And I promise: No one will ever guess that the flaky, buttery crust is also gluten- and grain-free, thanks to almond and tapioca flours.
5. Butternut Squash, Arugula and Bacon Quiche
Gimme Some Oven
Time Commitment: 1 hour
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, kid-friendly, crowd-pleaser
Set your phones to portrait mode—this gorgeous, colorful quiche is ready for its Insta debut. What's not to love about the salty-sweet combo of bacon and butternut squash? Crown it with your pick of crumbled gorgonzola, blue or feta cheese.
6. Kale Quiche with Cheddar-Rice Crust
Photo: Eric Moran/Styling: Erin McDowell
Time Commitment: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, gluten free, special occasion-worthy, <10 ingredients
For when you’re craving greens, but can’t face another lackluster kale salad. The crispy, cheesy crust—which just so happens to be gluten free—is a cinch to put together, especially if you already have leftover cooked rice in your fridge.
7. Puff Pastry Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Quiche
Foodie Crush
Time Commitment: 1 hour and 5 minutes
Why We Love It: special occasion-worthy, crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients
This quiche has definite ladies-who-lunch vibes, but it’s easy enough to throw together for a casual Tuesday night dinner, too. Just follow Coterie member Heidi Larsen’s advice and keep a package of store-bought puff pastry on hand in your freezer so you can assemble one in a pinch.
8. Joanna Gaines’s Asparagus and Fontina Quiche
Amy Neunsinger/Magnolia Table
Time Commitment: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy, vegetarian, <10 ingredients
If we can’t get Joanna Gaines to come redecorate our kitchen, at least we can make her gorgeous quiche and pretend instead. With thin strips of asparagus and plenty of cheese (fontina and Gruyère), it’s basically everything we want in a meal. Might I suggest washing it down with a glass of buttery chardonnay?
9. Arugula and Cremini Quiche with Gluten-Free Almond Meal Crust
Cookie and Kate
Time Commitment: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, gluten free, vegetarian
I love the combo of rich egg custard and peppery arugula. And with a butter- and gluten-free almond crust, it’s a fairly healthy choice for dinner. (Almond meal, olive oil and a touch of water hold it together without the help of dairy.)
10. Deep Dish Spinach and Prosciutto Quiche with Toasted Sesame Crust
Half Baked Harvest
Time Commitment: 3 hours and 5 minutes
Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy, make ahead
This massive, deep dish-style quiche loaded with three types of cheese (havarti! sharp cheddar! Gruyère!) is not for the faint of heart. There are two cups of Greek yogurt in the filling to keep the filling rich, custardy and creamy. Plus, just *look* at that crispy prosciutto.
11. Bacon Quiche
Grandbaby Cakes
Time Commitment: 1 hour and 10 minutes
Why We Love It: kid-friendly, beginner-friendly, crowd-pleaser
Eggs, bacon, cheese and potato await in every bite of this savory quiche. Since the recipe doesn't call for pie crust, I'd serve it with toast, rolls or crusty bread and make little breakfast sandwiches. Finish the eggs with cherry tomatoes, black pepper and hot sauce.
12. Simple Vegan Tofu Quiche
Minimalist Baker
Time Commitment: 1 hour and 45 minutes
Why We Love It: vegan, crowd-pleaser, gluten free
Quiche is usually the opposite of vegan-friendly. But thanks to the magic of tofu (which is combined with hummus and nutritional yeast to create a savory egg substitute) and a hash brown crust, anything is possible.
13. Easy Quiche
Spend with Pennies
Time Commitment: 50 minutes
Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, beginner-friendly, <10 ingredients
Thanks to a store-bought pie crust, this quiche is super easy to throw together for a last-minute dinner. Feel free to add in any veggies you’re trying to use up, or substitute pepperoni, salami or even leftover ground beef for cooked ham if you'd prefer.
14. Sausage and Red Pepper Quiche
Pinch of Yum
Time Commitment: 50 minutes
Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy, beginner-friendly
Quiche has a reputation for being delicate, but this one—packed with sausage, peppers, wild rice and mozzarella cheese—is as hearty and satisfying as they come. Swap out cooked breakfast sausage in favor ground spicy Italian sausage for more heat.
15. Bacon Mushroom Make-Ahead Quiche
Sweet Peas and Saffron
Time Commitment: 1 hour and 25 minutes
Why We Love It: dairy free, make ahead, beginner-friendly, <10 ingredients
With almond milk swapped in for whole and no cheese, this quiche is totally dairy free. It'll make you officially believe in miracles. It's also loaded with turkey bacon, leeks and cremini mushrooms.
16. Jalapeño, Pepper Jack and Turkey Bacon Quiche with Potato Crust
Ambitious Kitchen
Time Commitment: 1 hour
Why We Love It: special occasion-worthy, beginner-friendly, make ahead
Coterie member Monique Volz recommends savoring the leftovers for breakfast and lunch all week long, and we always do what she says. But with jalapeños and pepper jack cheese, this pie has a serious kick, so top it with avocado and sour cream to tame the spice if needed.
17. Ham and Cheese Quiche
The Recipe Critic
Time Commitment: 55 minutes
Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, beginner-friendly
When it comes to quiche (and sandwiches), it doesn’t get more classic than ham and cheese. (It's timeless for a reason, after all.) Add half a cup or so of fresh veggies if you'd like—bell peppers, spinach and broccoli are all fair game.
18. Mexican-Inspired Quiche with Spiralized Sweet Potato Crust
Inspiralized
Time Commitment: 55 minutes
Why We Love It: high protein, crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy
Reminder: Your spiralizer isn’t just for making zoodles. Get creative like Coterie member Ali Maffucci and use it for this spicy, Tex-Mex inspired pie. Here, it's used to peel sweet potatoes, which are cooked in spicy, savory chorizo fat before being turned into crust.
19. Leek, Mushroom and Goat Cheese Quiche
The Mom 100
Time Commitment: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, vegetarian, <10 ingredients
Coterie member Katie Workman is a master of stress-free weeknight meals, and this vegetarian treasure is proof. It's very forgiving, so use whatever mushrooms you see fit. Pair the quiche with a side salad and you're ready to roll.
20. Mini Quiches with Hash Brown Crusts
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
Time Commitment: 1 hour
Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, make ahead
You only need seven ingredients (plus salt and pepper) and your trusty muffin tin to pull these teeny-tiny bites off. Brimming with tomato, cheese, potatoes and bacon, even picky eaters will ask for seconds, trust.
21. Cheesy Spinach Quiche
Sally's Baking Recipes
Time Commitment: 4 hours
Why We Love It: special occasion-worthy, crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients, vegetarian
If you're willing to make your own pie crust, start with this all-butter masterpiece. It's filled with mushrooms, spinach and a salty duo of cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. What's not to like?
22. Broccoli Quiche with Cherry Tomatoes
Dude That Cookz
Time Commitment: 1 hour
Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, vegetarian, beginner-friendly
What's the secret to this warm-weather quiche's creamy-yet-light texture? So glad you asked. Using coconut milk and sour cream in place of heavy cream keeps the filling rich without weighing it down.
23. Crustless Quiche with Spinach and Mushrooms
The Mediterranean Dish
Time Commitment: 55 minutes
Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, vegetarian, beginner-friendly, gluten free
No crust, no problem. Not only does nixing the dough make this breakfast delicacy decidedly non-fussy, but it also keeps the carbs to a minimum and eliminates the gluten completely. I call that a win-win-win.
24. Spring Quiche with Hash Brown Crust
Spoon Fork Bacon
Time Commitment: 2 hours
Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, special occasion-worthy
A shatteringly crisp crust of potatoes and white cheddar cheese—where do I sign? The recipe calls for asparagus and shallots, but you can also add radishes, broccolini, artichokes, ramps and mushrooms to up the spring-inspired ante.
25. Easy Quiche
Well Plated by Erin
Time Commitment: 1 hour
Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly, kid-friendly
Consider this recipe a beginner's blueprint for crafting a quiche of their own design. Sub sausage, bacon, ground beef, chorizo or tofu crumbles for ham, any leafy green for spinach and your favorite melt-friendly cheese.
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