15 Elegant Quiche Recipes Perfect for Any Type of Brunch

Parade,Carol Borchardt,Felicia Lim

October 8, 2022 at 12:20 AM·6 min read

Quiche is a common brunch meal, whether you serve it to weekend guests throughout the year or for Mother’s Day. But you can take quiche to a whole new level by mixing up the veggies, meats and cheese you use, skipping the crust entirely or even making adorable mini quiches for your next buffet. The versatility of quiche is nearly boundless, so it's perfect for any meal and any occasion. Quiche recipes are also great for a beginner cook since you don’t have to make the crust from scratch if you’re not ready (store-bought is fine and it tastes great too).

Cooking up an easy quiche recipe is an excellent way to add more veggies into your routine as well as all of the healthy goodness from fresh eggs. A good quiche can be made with a flaky crust or even without and laced with your choice of cheeses, meats and veggies. Once the hearty filling is made, simply let the oven do the work.

Can you freeze quiche?

Yes, you can freeze quiche to save for future use (cooking ahead is always recommended!). Cool your quiche completely, wrap it well in a layer of plastic and then foil, and this way, it should keep very well in the freezer for several weeks or even up to two months. And don’t forget to label your quiche with a note taped on so you know what’s inside.

How to reheat quiche

If you’re reheating a frozen quiche, plan to take it out of the freezer the night before to defrost it in the refrigerator. Both defrosted and freshly made quiche recipes are easy to reheat. Set the oven on low (around 250F) and cover it loosely with a piece of foil, then heat it through for about 20 minutes.

What to serve with quiche

Quiche recipes pair naturally with a variety of side dishes, especially those that hit a tart or sweet note to cut through the eggy cheesy taste of your main dish. Green salad is always appropriate here—try one made with arugula, diced figs, dried cherries and a sherry vinaigrette. Fruit salad is also a refreshing go-with for quiche recipes. Use what’s in season in your area, but chunks of melon, blueberries and sliced kiwi is a colorful melange and extra delicious when topped with fresh mint. A grain salad is a healthy accompaniment (think quinoa, brown rice or barley). And if you’re serving your quiche for breakfast or brunch, sausage patties or bacon would be definite crowd-pleasers.

Is quiche healthy?

Quiche recipes are sort of a double-edged sword. On the one hand, the filling is rather healthy since eggs provide many essential vitamins and minerals. And the vegetables you use also up the health factor, particularly if you use a wide variety. But the cheese that quiche contains is typically high in fat and some recipes call for cream too. Alas, the crust is also rather caloric as it may be made with butter or shortening. Still want to try some quiche recipes? A small serving of crustless, veggie quiche is your best bet if you’re striving to eat healthily.

Best Quiche Recipes

Sometimes referred to as a tart, there are only minor differences between quiches and tarts. Quiches are always savory, while tarts can be sweet or savory. Quiches are baked in deep pans, while tarts are generally baked in shallow pans that often have a removable bottom. Both have only a bottom crust and are very versatile. They can be filled with almost anything you have on hand and may be served hot, room temperature and even cold. From vegetable-packed to protein-packed—ready to jump in to a collection of delicious quiche recipes?