Best 5 Basic Use It Up Quiche Recipes

Do you find yourself with an abundance of leftover vegetables, cheese, and bits of meat? Instead of letting them go to waste, why not transform them into a delicious and versatile dish? Look no further than the classic quiche, a savory pie with a rich and creamy egg custard filling. This adaptable recipe is a perfect way to use up whatever ingredients you have on hand, making it a budget-friendly and sustainable meal option. With its endless variations and endless combinations of flavors, the basic use it up quiche is a delightful way to satisfy your cravings and reduce food waste.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BASIC QUICHE

Basic Quiche image

Quiche is the ultimate crowd-pleasing menu item that can be made with any of your favourite vegetables, meats, and cheeses. Quiche can be served on its own, or paired with salad, soup, or some fruit.

Time 45m

Yield Serves: 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 prebaked 9-inch (23 cm) deep-dish pie shell
Filling ingredients (see Variations)
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups ( 375 mL ) evaporated milk or light cream (5%) or half-and-half (10%)

Steps:

Spread filling ingredients in pie shell.
Whisk eggs and evaporated milk in medium bowl. Pour mixture over filling.
Bake in preheated 350°F (180°C) oven until a knife inserted near centre comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

BASIC 'USE-IT-UP' QUICHE

Basic 'use-It-Up' Quiche image

Perfect recipe for using up leftovers! If you have eggs, milk, rice and cheese, you can practically clean out your fridge right into your quiche pan. Sometimes I even add some leftover meat. It can be served fresh hot or cold or freeze it for a quick, easy meal during the week!

Provided by Axe1678

Categories Savory Pies

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups rice, cooked
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 lb vegetables, any leftover cooked veggies, chopped
4 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 pinch pepper
1 pinch nutmeg

Steps:

CRUST:.
Mix together cooked rice, egg and soy sauce.
Spread evenly to cover well-buttered quiche pan or pie plate.
Bake rice crust at 350 F for 10 minute.
FILLING:.
Place chopped vegetable in bottom of crust.
Mix together: eggs, milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Pour over vegetables.
Top with grated cheese.
Bake at 350 F for 45 minutes or until set.
Remove from oven and let sit ten minutes before serving.

EASY QUICHE

Easy Quiche image

This is an easy mix-it-up-in-one-bowl-and-cook recipe. I make it for every brunch I attend. You may substitute chopped spinach for the broccoli if you wish.

Provided by MISHY

Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs Quiche

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups milk
4 eggs
¾ cup biscuit baking mix
¼ cup butter, softened
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (10 ounce) package chopped frozen broccoli, thawed and drained
1 cup cubed cooked ham
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10 inch quiche dish.
In a large bowl, beat together milk, eggs, baking mix, butter and parmesan cheese. Batter will be lumpy. Stir in broccoli, ham and Cheddar cheese. Pour into prepared quiche dish.
Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes, until eggs are set and top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 161.1 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 796.7 mg, Sugar 4 g

SIMPLE BASIC QUICHE

Simple Basic Quiche image

Make and share this Simple Basic Quiche recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Roo6751

Categories Savory Pies

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 shortcrust pastry
3 eggs
1 onion
2 tomatoes
1 green pepper
1 1/2 cups mature cheddar cheese
salt and pepper

Steps:

Finely chop onion, green pepper and tomatoes.
Whisk 3 eggs.
Grate the cheese.
Add all ingredients to egg mixture.
Place in pastry case.
Leave in oven for 30 minutes or until lightly browned on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.9, Fat 32.9, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 203.1, Sodium 554.2, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 4.1, Protein 19.1

1-2-3 BASIC QUICHE

1-2-3 Basic Quiche image

This is a great basic recipe for quiche, you can add many different ingrediants to make it your own. This is also very very easy to make.

Provided by Cupcake-Princess

Categories Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
olive oil
3 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste
1 cup shredded swiss cheese or 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
9 inches unbaked pie shells

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a small skillet saute onion in a little oil until tender, set aside to cool.
In a medium mixing bowl stir together eggs, milk, mustard, salt, pepper, cheese, and onions. Pour mixture into pie shell and bake until knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.6, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 94.9, Sodium 184.1, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 8.2

Tips:

Use a variety of vegetables in your quiche, such as spinach, broccoli, mushrooms, or zucchini.
Add some protein to your quiche, such as cooked chicken, bacon, or sausage.
Use a combination of cheeses in your quiche, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or Gruyère.
Season your quiche with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices, such as thyme, basil, or nutmeg.
Bake your quiche in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set.
Let your quiche cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Quiche is a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. It's perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and it can be easily customized to suit your taste. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give quiche a try!