Three Cheese Quiché Recipe (2024)

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Easy-to-make Three Cheese Quiché with cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan is a great main dish for breakfast, brunch, or a weeknight meal. It’s an excellent make-ahead recipe that freezes beautifully to help save time and reduce stress in the kitchen!

For the perfect breakfast menu, serve this cheesy Quiché with Cinnamon Apples and Pimento Cheese Grits. Your family and friends will love you for it!

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Three Cheese Quiché For Breakfast, Brunch Or Dinner

My family loves eggs, and we’re spoiled with havingfresh eggsdelivered to us every week. A friend of ours has chickens, and she always has more eggs than she can use, so every weekend, we get two dozen.

Fresh eggs are something special, with their beautiful bright yellow yolks and rich flavor that make any recipe you use above average regarding taste. I use them for deviled eggs, my Mom’s egg salad of this Quiché recipe. This dish is so easy to make with wholesome ingredients that you probably already have in your fridge.

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Ingredient For Three Cheese Quiché

  • Frozen Deep Dish Pie Crust
  • Large Eggs
  • Half & Half – whole milk or heavy cream can also be used.
  • Sour Cream
  • Cheddar Cheese – Swiss cheese is a great substitution if needed.
  • Mozzarella Cheese – shredded.
  • Parmesan Cheese – grated
  • Garlic Powder
  • Fresh Parsley – basil can also be used.
  • Fresh Chives

How To Make Three Cheese Quiché

  • Heat the oven then, thaw the prepared pie crust and place it on a baking sheet. Sprinkle cheese on the bottom of the pie crust. Set aside.
  • Whisk together eggs, half & half, and sour cream., Add additional ingredients to the egg mixture then pour over the cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top and place in oven.
  • Bake until the top of the Quiché is golden brown, and the center is set. Remove from oven and serve immediately.
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Can Quiché Be Made Ahead Of Time?

Preparing Quiché in advance can be a time-saving and convenient option, especially if you’re hosting a brunch or planning for a busy morning.

  • Make the Quiché per the recipe, then let it cool. Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store in the fridge for up to three days. Heat in the oven at 300 degrees until warmed through, then serve.

Storing Tips

Store leftover Quiché wrapped in plastic wrap or foil in the refrigerator for up to three days. When you’re ready to enjoy your leftover Quiché, you can reheat it in the oven or microwave.

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3.87 from 23 votes

Three Cheese Quiche Recipe

Author: Donya Mullins

Course: Breakfast, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 619kcal

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This recipe for easy-to-make Three Cheese Quiché with cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan is a great main dish for breakfast, brunch, or a weeknight meal. It's an excellent make-ahead recipe that freezes beautifully to help save time and reduce stress in the kitchen!

Ingredients

  • 1 9 inch frozen deep dish pie crust
  • 6 eggs
  • ½ cup half & half or whole milk
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese – shredded ***halved
  • 4 ounces mozzarella cheese – shredded
  • 4 ounces Parmesan cheese – grated
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley – chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives – chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Take pie crust from freezer, to thaw and place on a baking sheet for easy handling. Sprinkle cheddar (4 ounces), mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on bottom of pie crust. Set aside.

  • In a medium size bowl, whisk together eggs, half & half and sour cream until frothy. Add in garlic powder, parsley, chives, salt and pepper and whisk. Pour egg mixture over cheeses. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top and place in oven.

  • Bake for approximately 40 to 45 minutes until top of quiche is golden brown and center is set. Remove from oven and serve immediately

Notes

To Make Ahead:

  • Make the Quiché per the recipe, then let it cool. Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store in the fridge for up to three days. Heat in the oven at 300 degrees until warmed through, then serve.

Storing Tips:

  • Store leftover Quiché wrapped in plastic wrap or foil in the refrigerator for up to three days. When you’re ready to enjoy your leftover Quiché, you can reheat it in the oven or microwave.

Nutritional values provided are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used.

Nutrition

Calories: 619kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 304mg | Sodium: 1089mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1061IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 676mg | Iron: 3mg

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  1. Three Cheese Quiché Recipe (8)Elisa Andrews

    Three Cheese Quiché Recipe (9)
    Delicious! I had to make some substitutions but it still turned out great for Christmas Day brunch. I used oat milk, a pre-baked homemade crust, 1/2 block of cream cheese in place of sour cream(blended it into the egg/milk mixture on low in vitamix) and added 1/4 tsp onion powder because I didn’t have chives. It was great, kids loved it. Thank you!

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  2. Three Cheese Quiché Recipe (10)Brenda Wofford

    Three Cheese Quiché Recipe (11)
    Can you make the night before and bake in the morning?

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    • Three Cheese Quiché Recipe (12)Donya Mullins

      Yes, I do that all the time. I just reheat in the oven before serving.
      ~Donya

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  3. Three Cheese Quiché Recipe (13)Hannah

    Hi. Have you ever made this with a home made pie crust? If so would you prebake the crust?

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    • Three Cheese Quiché Recipe (14)Donya Mullins

      Whether you make pie crust or use premade, follow the directions as written.

      Reply

  4. Three Cheese Quiché Recipe (15)Charlotte Craver

    Three Cheese Quiché Recipe (16)
    Hi Donya— I am making this quiche for Easter brunch, 2022.
    1. At the point of reheating, should the oven be preheated?
    2. What about adding some cream cheese? Would that work? If so, about how much? And at what point in the prep process do you recommend adding the cream cheese?

    Love your recipes. Thanks so much

    Charlotte

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    • Three Cheese Quiché Recipe (17)Donya

      Hey there Charlotte!
      Thank you so much for your interest in this recipe, it will be perfect to serve for Easter Brunch this weekend! What you’ll want to do is preheat the oven to 375 before you begin preparing the quiche. I’ve never put cream cheese in my quiche before so I’m not entirely sure how it would turn out, I think it might make the filling mixture too thick, but if you have time to experiment it’s worth a try! Thank you so much for your kind words and for your support, if you have any other questions please don’t hesitate to reach out!
      ~Donya

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  5. Three Cheese Quiché Recipe (18)Sabrina

    Three Cheese Quiché Recipe (19)
    My family loves quiche so I’m always looking for new simple delicious recipes and this one did not disappoint! It was so easy to make and packed with so much flavour. Thanks for this, its a keeper!

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    • Three Cheese Quiché Recipe (20)Donya

      Hey there Sabrina!
      Wow! I am so happy that you and your family enjoyed this recipe! It’s a favorite in my house so it warms my hear to hear y’all enjoyed it as well. If you liked this recipe, and y’all are quiche fans, then you should check out my Ham and Cheese quiche recipe, I think you’d really like it! Thank you so much for your kind words of support and your phenomenal rating, if you ever have any questions about a recipe please don’t hesitate to reach out!
      ~Donya

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  6. Three Cheese Quiché Recipe (21)Amanda

    Absolutely fantastic. The only change I made was to use a refrigerated pie crust. The seasonings were to my family’s taste, added a salad… wonderful dinner. I look forward to freezing some in the future to have on hand.
    Thank you for sharing! Yum;)

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  7. Three Cheese Quiché Recipe (22)Bonnie

    Are you supposed to bake the pie crust before filling with the quiche ingredients (Three Cheese Quiche) ? The directions say take pie crust from oven and place on a baking sheet.

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    • Three Cheese Quiché Recipe (23)Donya

      Hey, Bonnie! Thanks for your question. Please take a look at the updated instructions. You do not pre-bake the pie shell. I hope this helps and that you’ll make the quiche. Let me know how you like it.
      Thanks again, and have a wonderful week!
      XO,
      ~Donya

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    • Three Cheese Quiché Recipe (24)Vicki Siedler

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      This is delicious! My husband wasn’t big on quiche and he loved it! Thanks so much for sharing it..

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      • Three Cheese Quiché Recipe (26)Donya Mullins

        Awesome! Thanks for the terrific rating.
        ~Donya

Three Cheese Quiché Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What are the best cheeses for quiche? ›

Cheese: Some favorites include feta cheese, goat cheese, cheddar cheese, white cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, and gruyere. Add-Ins: Add up to 2 cups add-ins including vegetables and meat/seafood. Most quiche add-ins should be pre-cooked and can still be warm when mixing into the egg filling.

What is the formula for quiche? ›

Quiche Ratio: 1 large egg to 1/2 cup of dairy

You'll need to increase the amount of eggs and milk based on the size of your quiche, so knowing the basic ratio makes it really easy to scale up or down. For a standard 9-inch quiche: Use 3 large eggs (6 ounces) 1 1/2 cups of whole milk or cream (12 ounces)

How do you know when quiche is done? ›

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's done! Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Why does my quiche always have a soggy bottom? ›

Wet pie fillings + raw dough are a tricky combination. If the bottom crust doesn't set before the filling soaks in, it's going to be gummy. A metal pie pan placed on a preheated surface will set the bottom crust quickest; once cooked, the liquids from the filling above won't soak in, and as a result: no soggy bottom.

What is the secret to a fluffy quiche? ›

Baking: Be sure to preheat your oven and bake the quiche at the right temperature. A moderate oven temperature allows the custard to set gently, promoting a fluffy texture. Resting: Allowing the quiche to rest for a few minutes after baking can help the custard set and achieve a fluffy, creamy texture.

Is milk better than heavy cream in quiche? ›

The higher the fat content of the dairy, the lighter it will be, advises The Recipe Critic. A combination of whole milk, cream, and half-and-half can also be used. In fact, Martha Stewart's recipe for a classic quiche filling lists equal parts whole milk and heavy cream (1 ½ cups of each).

What kind of pan is best for quiche? ›

Quiche or tart pan It's best to use a 9-inch metal pan with a removable bottom. While you can use a glass or ceramic quiche pan, you won't be able to remove the quiche from the pan before serving. It's also smart to place the pan on a baking sheet before it goes into the oven.

How do you keep cheese from sinking in a quiche? ›

Another tip is to run a chopstick around the quiche so the solid ingredients in the filling don't all sink to the bottom.

What is a substitute for heavy cream in quiche? ›

Recommended substitutes: Whole milk, evaporated milk, coconut milk, onion cream.

What temperature should quiche be cooked at? ›

Place quiche on baking sheet. Bake uncovered in hot oven until quiche reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 20-25 minutes.

Why is my quiche so watery? ›

According to Real Simple, this typically occurs when adding too-wet ingredients to the quiche filling, layering the egg custard with, for example, large slices of raw tomato or raw zucchini. These vegetables, while tasty, have a high water content when raw, which will weep into the quiche as it bakes.

Can you put too many eggs in a quiche? ›

Using too many eggs in the custard results in a quiche that rubbery and too firm when baked, while not using enough will prevent the custard from setting. Follow This Tip: Remember this ratio: 1 large egg to 1/2 cup of dairy.

Should quiche be covered while baking? ›

How Long Should I Bake Quiche? At 375F, it requires 25 minutes of baking time uncovered. At that point, you'll want to check things out because you don't want the crust to get too brown. If it's looking a bit well-done, cover it with aluminum foil and continue cooking for 10 more minutes.

How to get the bottom of quiche crispy? ›

Some people like to paint the surface of the pastry base with lightly beaten egg white after the beans have been removed and before returning the dish to the oven as the egg white cooks onto the surface of the pastry and can act as a slight sealant to help to keep the pastry crisp.

What are the qualities of a good quiche? ›

The challenge: There is no dispute about the characteristics of an ideal quiche. It must have a tender, butter pastry case embracing a velvety smooth custard that is silken on the tongue and neither too rich nor too lean.

What are two things that you could do as you prepare the quiche that might help prevent a soggy bottom? ›

Give yourself a smart head start

Prick the base with a fork to help steam escape, cover with foil or parchment, and weigh it down with ceramic baking beans, uncooked rice or white sugar.

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