{"id":15728,"date":"2014-05-31T04:23:04","date_gmt":"2014-05-31T04:23:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eggs.ca\/eggs101\/how-to-make-a-quiche\/"},"modified":"2025-11-10T16:39:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T16:39:12","slug":"how-to-make-a-quiche","status":"publish","type":"eggs101","link":"https:\/\/eggs.ca\/eggs101\/how-to-make-a-quiche\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make A Quiche"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A basic quiche is one of life\u2019s simple pleasures. Its creamy custard filling and endless choice of extras (cheese, mushrooms and ham, to name but a few) make it a satisfying and tasty meal. It can be enjoyed warmed as a savoury dinner, or served cold for lunch with a simple side salad. Keep pre-baked pie shells on hand to easily whip up a delicious meal the whole family will enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class='section__wrap  section--sectionColor-white section--cardColor-white section--monochrome'   ><div class='section'>\n<div class='section__header'><h2 class='section__title'>Things You&#039;ll Need<\/h2><\/div>\n<div class='section__content'><div class='thingsYoullNeed'><ul class='thingsYoullNeed__list'><li>4 eggs<\/li><li>Pre-baked pie shell<\/li><li>1-2 cups of cream or milk<\/li><li>Salt and pepper<\/li><li>Pinch of nutmeg (optional)<\/li><li>Additional fillings (see variations below for filling suggestions)<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class='section__wrap steps__wrap steps__wrap--simple   section--sectionColor-white section--cardColor-white section--monochrome'   ><div class='section'>\n<div class='section__header'><h2 class='section__title'>Instructions<\/h2><\/div>\n<div class='section__content'><div class='steps__simple steps__section'><ul class='steps__stepList'><li class='steps__step'><div class='step__label'>Step 1<\/div><div class='step__content eggsContent'><p>Preheat oven to 375\u02da F (190\u00b0C).\u00a0 Sprinkle cheese and any other fillings you\u2019d like onto the bottom of your pie shell.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class='step__image'><div class='mediaBlock mediaBlock--photo' ><div class='mediaBlock__imgWrap'><img src='https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quiche-step-1-128x96.jpg' srcset='https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quiche-step-1-128x96.jpg 128w,https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quiche-step-1-256x192.jpg 256w,https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quiche-step-1.jpg 384w,https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quiche-step-1.jpg 450w,https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quiche-step-1.jpg 512w,https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quiche-step-1.jpg 620w,https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quiche-step-1.jpg 750w,https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quiche-step-1.jpg 1024w,https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quiche-step-1.jpg 1440w,https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quiche-step-1.jpg 2048w' alt='' sizes='min(640px, 96vw)'  class='mediaBlock__img'  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class='steps__step'><div class='step__label'>Step 2<\/div><div class='step__content eggsContent'><div class=\"step__inner\">\n<p class=\"Body\">Whisk together the eggs and cream (or milk) until smooth with a custard like consistency.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class='step__image'><div class='mediaBlock mediaBlock--photo' ><div class='mediaBlock__imgWrap'><img src='https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/0L1C0195-128x96.jpg' srcset='https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/0L1C0195-128x96.jpg 128w,https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/0L1C0195-256x192.jpg 256w,https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/0L1C0195-384x288.jpg 384w,https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/0L1C0195-450x337.jpg 450w,https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/0L1C0195-512x384.jpg 512w,https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/0L1C0195-620x465.jpg 620w,https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/0L1C0195-750x562.jpg 750w,https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/0L1C0195-1024x693.jpg 1024w,https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/0L1C0195.jpg 1440w,https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/0L1C0195.jpg 2048w' alt='' sizes='min(640px, 96vw)'  class='mediaBlock__img'  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class='steps__step'><div class='step__label'>Step 3<\/div><div class='step__content eggsContent'><section class=\"steps steps--eggs101\">\n<div class=\"step__inner\">\n<p class=\"Body\">Carefully pour the mixture into the pie crust. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the custard turns a golden brown. To check doneness, insert a knife into the centre of the quiche. If it comes out clean it\u2019s done! Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><div class='step__image'><div class='mediaBlock mediaBlock--photo' ><div class='mediaBlock__imgWrap'><img src='https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quiche-101-feature-128x96.jpg' srcset='https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quiche-101-feature-128x96.jpg 128w,https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quiche-101-feature-256x192.jpg 256w,https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quiche-101-feature-384x288.jpg 384w,https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quiche-101-feature-450x337.jpg 450w,https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quiche-101-feature-512x384.jpg 512w,https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quiche-101-feature-620x465.jpg 620w,https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quiche-101-feature-750x562.jpg 750w,https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quiche-101-feature-1024x649.jpg 1024w,https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quiche-101-feature.jpg 1440w,https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quiche-101-feature.jpg 2048w' alt='' sizes='min(640px, 96vw)'  class='mediaBlock__img'  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='step__subBlock'><div class='step__videoWrap'>\n      <h3 class='step__subBlockTitle'>How to Master Quiche<\/h3>\n      <div class='mediaBlock mediaBlock--widescreen mediaBlock--hasVideo mediaBlock--squareCorners'  data-youtube-id='wnPYPJzsVV0'><div class='mediaBlock__imgWrap'><img src='https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/quiche-short-thumb-1664x832-1.jpg' srcset='https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/quiche-short-thumb-1664x832-1.jpg 128w,https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/quiche-short-thumb-1664x832-1.jpg 256w,https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/quiche-short-thumb-1664x832-1.jpg 384w,https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/quiche-short-thumb-1664x832-1.jpg 450w,https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/quiche-short-thumb-1664x832-1.jpg 512w,https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/quiche-short-thumb-1664x832-1.jpg 620w,https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/quiche-short-thumb-1664x832-1.jpg 750w,https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/quiche-short-thumb-1664x832-1.jpg 1024w,https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/quiche-short-thumb-1664x832-1.jpg 1440w,https:\/\/eggs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/quiche-short-thumb-1664x832-1.jpg 2048w' alt='' sizes='min(640px, 96vw)'  class='mediaBlock__img'  \/><div class='mediaBlock__playWrap'><button type='button' class='mediaBlock__play mediaBlock__play--big' aria-label='Play'><svg width=\"136\" height=\"136\" viewBox=\"0 0 136 136\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><circle cx=\"68\" cy=\"68\" r=\"67\" fill=\"#000\"\/><path d=\"M90.52 61.44a7.56 7.56 0 010 13.12l-30.1 17.2A7.56 7.56 0 0149.1 85.2V50.8c0-5.8 6.27-9.44 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(250 mL) saut\u00e9ed sliced mushrooms, 1\/2 cup (125 mL) shredded Cheddar cheese, and 1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme.<\/li>\n<li class=\"Body\"><strong>Ham and Cheese Quiche:<\/strong> Combine 3\/4 cup (175 mL) shredded Swiss cheese, 3\/4 cup (175 mL) diced cooked ham, 1\/4 cup (60 mL) chopped red or green sweet pepper, and 2 tsp (10 mL) finely chopped fresh chives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n    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