Donna's Cheesy Quiche Recipe
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Donna's Cheesy Quiche

By: DONNAZ 
"How many kids do you know that enjoy eggs? We'll I thought the same until I served them my quiche!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (87)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (9 inch) pie crust
  • 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and saute until soft, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, cream, basil, oregano, salt and pepper.
  4. Spoon the onions into the pie crust. Pour the egg mixture over the onions. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
  5. Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center of the quiche comes out clean, about 30 to 40 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 418 | Total Fat: 35.5g | Cholesterol: 184mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2007 by SPARKLER8666   view full review
This is an excellent basic recipe for quiche BUT for us it is just a tad too rich without...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2004 by DanielleR   view full review
This was quick, easy, and delicious for my first quiche! I didn't have any heavy cream, so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2008 by CHEEKY*MONKEY   view full review
I won't keep looking for quiche recipes, this one is it for me! Made it for Mother's Day...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2007 by Kathy   view full review
As others have said, a great basic quiche recipe. I have made this several times and have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2006 by Shannon   view full review
Wow! What an amazingly tasty recipe! My husand and I made this on a whim for brunch, and the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2005 by BrandonsMom11197 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I don't like quiche. That said, I actually liked this quiche. I made it for my 8 year old,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2005 by RONP   view full review
While this quiche was very creamy and cheesy, and the consistency was good, we didn't like the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2006 by omjibreel   view full review
The first time i made this I omitted the mozzarella (didn't have any)but the quiche was still...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2005 by NOMOREOUT2EAT   view full review
Wow was this yummy! I added a little bacon to it as well, but it would have been awesome...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2005 by WAHNSDLR   view full review
This was really good. I did add some things to it, but it was a great base. Best of all, my...

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