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How to make quiche: ultimate guide to everything you need to know about ingredients, equipment, instructions, and storing your quiche! This complete 'how-to' will answer any questions and give you many tips and tricks for making the best quiches! Not to mention, it is packed with all of the best quiche recipes. 
If you enjoy these thorough walk-throughs, see my guides on cooking lamb, making meatloaf, and potato varieties!
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A quiche is an upscale and luxurious dish that is easily customized, perfect for any occasion, and simple to prepare. Enjoy one for breakfast, brunch, or lunch, and pair it with endless side dish options!
This guide will teach you everything you should know about the humble quiche. When you're done reading, you are bound to be an expert!
A quiche is a French tart with a pastry crust filled with a savory egg-based filling and various mix-ins, such as meat or vegetables.  The tart is baked in the oven until set and golden.
A quiche may be a French dish, but it dates back to medieval times in Germany, specifically Lothringen. The name comes from the German word 'kuchen,' which translates to 'cake.' 
Eventually, due to the wars across Europe during the Middle Ages, France invaded Lothringen and discovered the quiche. When France gained control of Lothringen, it was renamed Lorraine, hence the name of the classic quiche Lorraine. 
Originally, quiche Lorraine only had an egg and cream custard, occasional bacon, and a crust that was more similar to bread dough. Over time, the dough was changed to puff pastry, and cheese was added. 
Every quiche comprises the same essential ingredients: your choice of crust, eggs, heavy cream, and seasoning. Exact amounts will vary from recipe to recipe, but this will be what makes up the quiche itself.
After you have the basics, you'll need your favorite mix-ins for the filling! This could be anything, from cheese to bacon or vegetables like spinach or onions.
One of the best parts of a quiche is how easy it is to customize! You can mix and match your additions to make your favorite quiche variation.
Cooked Fillings: These filling options should be cooked before adding them to your quiche. In total, you'll want about 1 cup of your filling. 
Uncooked Fillings: These fillings do not need to be cooked beforehand. 
While most quiches do include a crust, you could certainly make one without one at all! The dish is prepared precisely the same way- by pouring the filling into your pie dish and baking it in the oven.
It is entirely up to you and your preferences to include or omit the crust. 
Don't get confused; a crustless quiche is still not a frittata, though they are incredibly similar. A frittata is made in a skillet, cooked on the stovetop, and finished in the oven. 
To learn more, see my post covering the differences and similarities between a quiche and frittata. 
Speaking of crusts, you can use many different kinds for your quiche! Each one is prepared differently, yielding a different texture and flavor for your final dish. 
A classic and easy option, standard pie crust makes a fabulous base for any quiche. You can make the crust from scratch (like this recipe), or even use a store-bought pie shell. 
The result is a perfectly golden and flaky crust that complements any quiche. 
A tube of crescent roll dough makes a great crust option if you want something extra simple, especially if you already have it on hand! Roll the dough into your pie dish, dock it with your fork, and par-bake it.
It will be golden, buttery, and a tasty element of your quiche. 
If you're a fan of extra flaky layers, then you will enjoy using puff pastry as your crust. Not only is it delicious, but it adds great texture to the overall dish.
Grab some store-bought puff pastry and allow it to thaw before placing it into your pie dish and docking it with a fork. As a bonus, you won't have to blind-bake your crust when using puff pastry (but double-check your recipe!)
Using hash browns for a quiche crust creates a fun, delicious, and unique twist on the classic dish. You can make the hashbrowns or pick up some refrigerated ones from the store.
All you need to do is press that hashbrown crust into your pan and chill it for about an hour so that it firms up. Add your filling and bake as directed. 
Check out my hash brown sausage cheddar quiche!
I recommend blind baking your crust when making a quiche with most crust varieties. This helps prevent the egg and cream mixture from soaking into the crust and causing it to become soggy. 
However, checking the recipe is also essential. Many recipes that use puff pastry as the crust don't require par-baking. 
You can use a pie or tart pan to make your quiche. If you own one but not the other, don't feel like you'll need to go out and purchase the missing one to make a proper quiche.
A tart pan is slightly larger and more shallow than a pie pan. Traditionally, a tart pan is used to make quiche, but many American households use a pie pan as that is what they have. 
A pie dish makes sense when using a store-bought pie shell as your crust.
Another great option is a springform pan. It may be the preferred option for many people, even more than a pie dish or a tart pan. 
A springform allows you to make a rather impressive, deep quiche with plenty of filling. Additionally, the sides can be removed to showcase your hard work!
There are many quiche recipes, from the original Quiche Lorraine to a decadent Quiche Florentine. Of course, this dish is customizable, so you can use whatever fillings you like!
While quiche is an impressive dish, it is surprisingly simple to make! You will need a mixing bowl, a preferred pan (pie dish, tart pan, or springform pan), a whisk, and measuring utensils. 
You'll likely want to blind-bake it before adding any filling if using a shortcrust-style or traditional pie crust. Use baking beads or beans to prevent the crust from puffing up too much while baking. 
Bake the crust at 375°F&nbsp;(190°C/Gas Mark 5) for approximately 10 minutes. Remove it from the oven and let it cool before removing the beads. 
If using filling ingredients that need to be cooked, do that now. This could include sauteing vegetables in some butter or cooking and crumbling some ground sausage. 
Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, whisk together your eggs, cream, and seasonings. Once combined, gently fold any other filling ingredients, such as cheese, cooked vegetables, or meat.
Pour the egg mixture into your prepared crust. Place the pan on top of a baking sheet for easier cleanup, just in case the filling bubbles.
Bake your quiche on the center oven rack at 375°F&nbsp;(190°C/Gas Mark 5) for 25-30 minutes. You'll know it is done baking when you insert a knife into the center, and it comes out clean.
Remove your baked quiche from the oven and set it on a wire cooling rack. You'll need to let the quiche cool for at least 10 minutes.
This resting time is crucial, as it allows the filling to finish setting up to be easily sliced and served. 
Quiche is one of those dishes that can be enjoyed entirely on its own, for breakfast or lunch, or with some delicious sides. You could serve a breakfast quiche alongside some blueberry scones, cinnamon rolls, or banana muffins. 
For a more savory lineup, try out some pan-fried potatoes, cheddar biscuits, or sauteed mushrooms. 
Look at my post covering what to serve with quiche for more recipes and ideas!
Allow your quiche to cool entirely to room temperature before storing it. This will reduce condensation inside of the storage container.
Wrap the entire quiche tightly in a couple of layers of plastic wrap. Then, add a layer of aluminum foil. 
You can store your quiche in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, or freeze it for 1-2 months. If frozen, transfer the quiche to the fridge to thaw before reheating and serving it. 
The oven is the best way to reheat a quiche, as a microwave can cause it to become soggy. You'll want to bake it at 350°F (175°C/Gas Mark 4) for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through. 
Now you are an expert in preparing and making quiches! Leave a comment and let me know which flavor combinations are your favorite!
Par-baking the crust is the best and most efficient way of avoiding a soggy crust. If you want an extra layer of defense, brush the par-baked crust with eggwash before filling it. 
Of course, skipping the crust eliminates this risk if you prefer that.
If you want to make your quiche ahead of time, you can prepare and blind-bake the crust and store it in the fridge. Then, add the filling and bake like normal.
Another option is to prepare the quiche thoroughly, allow it to cool, and then freeze it. 
After removing your quiche from the oven, letting it cool for 10-20 minutes should be enough time to firm up.
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How to make quiche: ultimate guide to everything you need to know about ingredients, equipment, instructions, and storing your quiche! This complete 'how-to' will answer any questions and give you many tips and tricks for making the best quiches! Not to mention, it is packed with all of the best quiche recipes. 
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Calories: 456kcal (23%) | Carbohydrates: 15g (5%) | Protein: 15g (30%) | Fat: 38g (58%) | Saturated Fat: 21g (131%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 204mg (68%) | Sodium: 378mg (16%) | Potassium: 264mg (8%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 1225IU (25%) | Vitamin C: 4mg (5%) | Calcium: 314mg (31%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!

How to make quiche: ultimate guide to everything you need to know about ingredients, equipment, instructions, and storing your quiche! This complete 'how-to' will answer any questions and give you many tips and tricks for making the best quiches! Not to mention, it is packed with all of the best quiche recipes. 
If you enjoy these thorough walk-throughs, see my guides on cooking lamb, making meatloaf, and potato varieties!
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A quiche is an upscale and luxurious dish that is easily customized, perfect for any occasion, and simple to prepare. Enjoy one for breakfast, brunch, or lunch,...

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