Donna's Cheesy Quiche Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 11, 2007

This is an excellent basic recipe for quiche BUT for us it is just a tad too rich without quite enough protein, so I always double the eggs and sometimes substitute part half and half or milk for some of the cream. I have made this with many different cheeses and additions. But I always decrease the basil by 1/2, substitute savory for the oregano decreasing it a bit, and add a dash or two of nutmeg. I personally like it with gruyere, spinach and a bit of good ham. My kids like it best with cheddar, spinach and ham or bacon. My husband likes it mediterranean style with artichokes, spinach and feta. I buy pillsbury already made piecrust and cut out smaller circles to fit our muffin pan. Then I put the toppings (different for everyone) in each cup and pour the egg mixture over all. Then everyone gets a quiche they like. (oh and if you add the spinach make sure you precook it and squeeze most of the moisture out of it or you'll get a mess.)

—SPARKLER8666

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Aug 13, 2005

While this quiche was very creamy and cheesy, and the consistency was good, we didn't like the Italian spices in it. Perhaps we'll try it again with different spices or less of the ones called for and add some sausage.

—RONP

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Nov 14, 2004

This was quick, easy, and delicious for my first quiche! I didn't have any heavy cream, so I used 1/2 cup of sour cream and 1/2 cup of milk. Also, my boyfriend hates onions, so I only used 1/2 the amount of onions, and it was still plenty!

—DanielleR

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Aug 05, 2008

I won't keep looking for quiche recipes, this one is it for me! Made it for Mother's Day brunch and it was a huge hit. I did make a few changes though. First, I fried up about 6 slices of bacon crisp. I then sauteed the diced onion in 1-2 tbsp. of the bacon grease. I also omitted the basil and oregano because I don't like them and the other reviews stating that they were a little overpowering. The rest I followed exactly. It was delicious! UPDATE: I've made this several times now, and it's always a huge hit. I no longer make it with the mozzarella, I just use all cheddar.

—CHEEKY*MONKEY

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May 29, 2006

Wow! What an amazingly tasty recipe! My husand and I made this on a whim for brunch, and the flavor was excellent. We had no heavy cream, so we used what we had - fat free half & half. It certainly seemed to work, which also means you could use that instead of heavy cream without compromising flavor. We had no ready-made pie crust, so we used the "Easy Pie Crust" recipe submitted by Louise on AllRecipes. This pie crust is the easiest one ever, contains no butter (a plus for healthier eaters), and no rolling required--you make it right in the pie pan! What a great match for this phenomenal cheesy quiche! Now I've got to see if Donna has other recipes on here!

—Shannon

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Aug 22, 2007

As others have said, a great basic quiche recipe. I have made this several times and have found that variations on the dairy are well tolerated. You can add any vegetable or meat you like and will not be disappointed. Try sun dried tomatoes & mushrooms if you like them.

—Kathy

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Sep 24, 2005

I don't like quiche. That said, I actually liked this quiche. I made it for my 8 year old, who likes quiche (and what a good protein meal for him), and I sampled it because it smelled better than any quiche I had tried before. I was really surprised. I sauteed the onions in a combination of butter and olive oil; left out the salt. I gave it 5 stars because any quiche I like has to be good:)

—BrandonsMom11197

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Nov 28, 2006

The first time i made this I omitted the mozzarella (didn't have any)but the quiche was still excellent. The second time I added the mozzarella but didn't like it as much. I thought it made the quiche very chewy. I have used this recipe many times now using only cheddar cheese and get excellent results every time.

—omjibreel

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Nutrition

Calories
418 kcal
21%

Carbohydrates
13.3 g
4%

Cholesterol
184 mg
61%

Fat
35.5 g
55%

Fiber
0.6 g
2%

Protein
12 g
24%

Sodium
751 mg
30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Donna's Cheesy Quiche

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 418
Calories from Fat: 320

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35.5g 55 %
Saturated Fat 16g 80 %
Cholesterol 184mg 61 %
Sodium 751mg 30 %
Potassium 133mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 13.3g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 0.6g 2 %
Protein 12g 24 %
Sugars 1.7g
Vitamin A 19 %
Vitamin C 1 %
Calcium 33 %
Iron 13 %
Thiamin 11 %
Niacin 25 %
Vitamin B6 6 %
Magnesium 7 %
Folate 20 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.