Endless Add-Ins Quiche

Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 45+ minutes Additional Time: 15+ minutes

Total Time: 2 hours

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE QUICHE :

• 9 in unbaked pie crust

• 1 cup cheddar cheese

• 1 cups gruyere cheese

• 1 tablespoon flour

• 4 eggs

• 1 cup half and half

• salt

• pepper

• 2 cups add ins of your choice …

  MEATS: ham, sausage, bacon, prosciutto, pancetta, etc

  VEGETABLES: spinach, tomatoes, green onions, broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini, peppers, etc

  OPTIONAL TOPPINGS FOR SERVING: fresh herbs, grated cheese, hollandaise sauce, avocado, pepper flakes, etc

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Pre heat oven to 350°F

2. Line a 9 inch pie dish with the pie crust and gently press edges into the sides of the dish

3. In a small bowl toss 1 tablespoon flour with 2 cups of cheese and coat evenly. This absorbs the cheese grease and keeps the quiche from becoming watery

4. Spread floured cheese evenly over the crust

5. If using meat add ins, layer on top of the cheese

6. In medium bowl, with a whisk, beat VERY vigorously, the eggs and half and half. For 3-5 minutes

7. Whisk into the eggs any vegetables add ins

8. Gently pour egg mixture into the pie dish

9. Bake the quiche until the center is just about set, about 45-55 minutes. Don’t over-bake

10. Check around 35 minutes and if edges are getting too brown, loosely tent with foil for remaining time

11. Allow to cool for 15 minutes

12. Top with any optional toppings before serving

13. Serve immediately

14. OR cool to room temperature and then cover tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days