20 Mother's Day Quiches And Frittatas She Won't Soon Forget
Make them ahead and impress Mom this year.
Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
Whether your Mother's Day ritual includes breakfast in bed or a lovely al fresco brunch, there's nothing like a new recipe to keep a beloved tradition fresh. We'd never claim there's anything average about a classic breakfast casserole or a sweet bread to start the day, but there's something special about a colorful baked-egg entrée that really elevates a menu, no matter how casual.
Show Mom she taught you something right with a deceivingly easy quiche or frittata that's sure to wow. You can make them with almost anything—sausage, potatoes, vegetables, and cheese. You'll see our favorite frittata and quiche recipes are packed with an assortment of flavor combinations. But the best part? Personalization is as easy as pie; we promise that extra touch to add Mom's favorite ingredients won't go unnoticed. Scroll on for everything from crustless quiches to mini frittatas, all prime for your culinary creativity and all sure to make any Mother's Day meal memorable.
Related: 50 Mother's Day Lunch Recipes To Celebrate Mama
Crustless Ham And Collard Greens Quiche
Ham, collards, onion, and cheese combine for a sturdy base with plenty of room for customization. Add an all-purpose baking mix, milk, and eggs over the top, and you're ready to serve in just one hour.
Farmers' Market Frittata
Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Load up this frittata with whatever is in peak season at the farmers' market. Heavy cream gives the eggs a silky texture. Garnish this cheesy dish with any fresh herbs you have on hand.
Broccoli-Cheddar Quiche
Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Ali Ramey; Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood
Impress Mom with this made-from-scratch dough filled with a classic flavor combination—broccoli and cheese. With a custardy filling, flaky crust, and cheesy goodness, you just may outdo yourself. If you're short on time, go ahead and use a packaged pie crust. It will still be delicious.
Asparagus Quiche
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
The braided crust on this classic quiche is ready for its closeup. You don't have to tell anyone it's made with store-bought pie crusts.
Mini Hash Brown Frittatas
These mini frittatas bake in individual cups made from refrigerated shredded hash browns. Filled with eggs, spinach, cherry tomatoes, and cheese, Mom won't be able to stop at just one.
Sausage-And-Grits Quiche
Melina Hammer
This tasty quiche adds in another breakfast favorite: grits. Stir spinach and sausage into the filling and top with shredded cheese before baking.
Fiddlehead And Bacon Tart
Frederick Hardy II, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
Available at farmers' markets and speciality stores, fiddlehead ferns make an unforgettable addition to any quiche.
Zucchini-Onion Frittata
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Mom will never know that this recipe comes together with just 15 minutes of hands-on time. To lighten the recipe, use less cheese and replace the eggs with an egg substitute.
Caramelized Onion And Mushroom Quiche
Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
You'll never believe the secret ingredient in this super-silky quiche.
Bacon-Hash Brown Quiche
Hash browns and bacon have never looked more elegant than in this cast-iron breakfast that only takes 20 minutes of prep time. Chives add an extra layer of green that might just trick people into thinking it's healthy.
Quiche Lorraine
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Fast and flavorful, this reader-favorite Quiche Lorraine lives up to its reputation. Our recipe studs egg filling with flecks of green onions, bacon, and a generous helping of Swiss cheese.
Spinach And Mushroom Frittata
Look for ready-to-use packs of mixed mushrooms and pre-washed baby spinach to make cooking this frittata easy to prepare. You can serve this dish hot, warm, or at room temperature.
Bacon-And-Cheddar Grits Quiche
A cheddar grits "crust" is only made better with an abundance of bacon in what's sure to be your new favorite quiche. You can even make this dish up to two days ahead of time if you are one to plan ahead.
Turkey Frittata
Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
This frittata is a good way to use leftovers. Toss in cooked turkey and whatever veggies you have on hand, like leftover green beans, broccoli, or Brussels sprouts. It's sure to be a hit. The recipe calls for Gruyere, but any cheese will work.
Hash Brown Frittata
Refrigerated shredded hash browns are always good, but this easy frittata makes them even more delicious. It's simply a more aesthetic way to enjoy your eggs and potatoes.
Roasted Tomato Quiche
Every Southerner loves a good Tomato Pie, and this Roasted Tomato Quiche might just be the best way to get your fill of both tomatoes and custardy eggs. The addition of Colby-Jack cheese and bacon make this dish incredibly decadent.
Cheese-And-Sausage Quiche
This quiche might just sound ordinary, but a few key ingredients make it extraordinary, just like Mom.
Ham And Cheese Quiche
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
You really can beat the classics. This easy, savory quiche is a winning recipe for Mother's Day.
Spring-Vegetable Sheet Pan Quiche
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
If you've got a big crowd to feed for Mother's Day, this big-batch quiche is just the ticket.
Swiss Chard And Bacon Grits Quiche
Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
With a thick crust made from cheesy grits, this hearty, bacon-filled quiche is a showstopper for Mother's Day.
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