Quiche (Quiche Lorraine + More Flavor Variations)

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   Depending on the size of your crust you will want to make a 4 egg or 5 egg quiche. Ingredients are listed for a 4 egg quiche which is good for 9" pie crusts that aren't super deep or have shrunk a bit during the par baking. If you find your filling doesn't reach high enough in the pie shell you can mix an egg and 1/4 cup of half and half and add it to the unbaked filling already in the quiche to make a 5 egg quiche.

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   Preheat oven to 350F

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   Sauté the diced onions in 2 tsp of melted butter until soft, about 6 minutes. Set the onions aside.

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   In a large bowl, add the eggs, half-and-half, salt, pepper, and paprika. Whisk together until well combined. Stir in the cheese, sauteed onions, and mix-ins (leaving out ¼ cup, which will be added on top later). Pour this egg mixture into the cooled par-baked pie shell. Sprinkle with paprika if using.

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   Place the quiche on a metal baking sheet if you have one, and bake for 30-50 minutes, or until the top begins to solidify but not all the way. If you are making a smaller filling with 4 eggs check closer to 30 minutes. See notes for more info. Sprinkle the leftover ¼ cup of mix-ins on top and bake for another 15 minutes. The middle can be very slightly jiggly, but the rest should be set solid.

   30 min
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   Allow the quiche to cool for a minimum of 15 minutes before attempting to cut it. Quiche can be served hot, at or near room temperature, or cold.

Quiche Lorraine

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   The classic version traditionally skips the sautéed onions included in the base recipe, so you can add them or leave them out depending on your preference. For the filling, use 1 cup of chopped cooked bacon and Gruyère cheese for that signature rich, savory flavor.

Ham and Swiss Cheese

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   Use 1 cup diced ham cooked in a dry non-stick fry pan to help remove some of the moisture from the ham. I've also added about 1/2 cup of red bell peppers to the pan to cook out some of the moisture. Use 1 cup of Swiss cheese as your cheese. Add 1/4 cup chopped green onions (green parts) un-cooked to the egg mixture before baking.

Smoked Salmon Quiche

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   Add-ins are 7 oz of smoked salmon (hot or cold smoked), 1 cup gruyere cheese, 2 tbsp fresh chopped dill + more for garnish

Spinach Quiche

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   Add-ins are 3 cups of fresh spinach sauteed and excess moisture removed. 1 cup of crumbled feta cheese.