Best 6 Bread Crust Zucchini Quiche Recipes

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Zucchini quiche is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover zucchini from your garden. The bread crust adds a crispy and flavorful touch to the quiche, making it a perfect comfort food. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a bread crust zucchini quiche recipe that everyone will love.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY ZUCCHINI QUICHE



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A few years ago, I found this zucchini brunch recipe that's quick to prepare and freezes well, too. Just put it in the refrigerator to thaw overnight and pop it into the oven when you wake up! -Karen Howard, Lakeville, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Dough for single-crust pie
3 tablespoons butter
4 cups thinly sliced zucchini (about 3 medium)
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling., In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add zucchini and onion; cook and stir until tender. Drain and cool slightly., Whisk eggs and seasonings until blended. Stir in cheese and zucchini mixture. Spread mustard over pastry shell; add filling., Bake on a lower oven rack until a knife inserted in center comes out clean and crust is golden brown, 35-40 minutes. If needed, cover edge loosely with foil during last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 559mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

EASIEST ZUCCHINI QUICHE



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Quick and easy.

Provided by Lilacs

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Eggs     Quiche

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups grated zucchini
1 (9 inch) pie shell, unbaked
6 eggs, beaten
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread zucchini on the bottom of the pie shell. Pour eggs over zucchini and top with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until eggs are set, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 187.8 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 364.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

BREAD CRUST ZUCCHINI QUICHE



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Make and share this Bread Crust Zucchini Quiche recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JChamberlin

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 slices whole wheat bread
1 tablespoon butter, softened
2 cups sliced zucchini
1 large tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
1 cup low fat cottage cheese
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cut bread slices in half diagonally and arrange around edge of 9-inch pie plate.
  • In a medium skillet, melt butter or margarine and saute zucchini until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and oregano and saute Cook for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in flour and spoon mixture into center of bread-lined pie plate.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together cottage cheese, eggs, yogurt, and half of cheese.
  • Spoon this mixture over vegetables and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until firm in center.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.9, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 84.1, Sodium 377.9, Carbohydrate 15, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 5, Protein 13.7

FLUFFY ZUCCHINI QUICHE



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Corn bread mix gives this fluffy quiche a slightly sweet flavor you're sure to enjoy. "This is one of my favorite recipes. I serve it with fresh veggies, fruit or slices of zucchini cooked in the microwave until tender," says Melissa Loupe of Thibodaux, Louisiana.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup corn bread/muffin mix
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup sliced zucchini

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the muffin mix, cheese, salt and pepper. Stir in the eggs, cream and oil until blended. Fold in zucchini. , Pour into a 7-in. pie plate coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 172mg cholesterol, Sodium 593mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

BREAD CRUST ZUCCHINI QUICHE



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This is a quick and easy quiche that is very tasty.

Provided by Kellie

Categories     Breakfast Eggs

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 slices whole wheat bread
1 tablespoon butter, softened
2 cups sliced zucchini
1 large tomato, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
2 eggs, beaten
¾ cup nonfat plain yogurt
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cut bread slices in half diagonally, and arrange around edge of 9-inch pie plate.
  • In a medium skillet, melt butter and saute zucchini until tender, about 3-5 minutes. Add tomato and oregano, and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the flour, and spoon mixture into center of the bread-lined pie plate.
  • In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese, eggs, yogurt, and 1/2 the Parmesan cheese. Spoon this mixture over the vegetables in the pie plate, and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm in center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 75.6 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 371.3 mg, Sugar 5 g

CHEESY ZUCCHINI QUICHE



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Make and share this Cheesy Zucchini Quiche recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup breadcrumbs
1 medium zucchini, thin sliced, drained on paper towel
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup flour
2/3 cup scalded milk
1/2 cup romano cheese
1 egg, beaten
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Butter a 9-inch pie plate and press the crumbs into it to make a crust.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F degrees.
  • Sauté the zucchini in the olive oil for 3 minutes; remove and drain again on paper towels.
  • In a saucepan, melt margarine.
  • Add flour; stir well.
  • Add milk slowly stirring all the time.
  • Cook until thickened.
  • Stir in the cheese, egg and salt and pepper.
  • Gently mix in the zucchini.
  • Ladle into the bread crumb crust.
  • Bake in 350°F degree oven for 35 minutes.

Tips:

  • For a crispy crust, use a combination of bread crumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
  • To easily slice the zucchini, use a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife.
  • If the quiche is browning too quickly, cover it with aluminum foil.
  • Let the quiche cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

This bread crust zucchini quiche is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese give the crust a crispy texture, while the zucchini and eggs make the filling light and fluffy. This quiche is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.

Here are some additional tips for making this quiche:

  • You can use any type of bread crumbs in this recipe, but panko bread crumbs will give you the crispiest crust.
  • If you don't have Parmesan cheese, you can substitute another hard cheese, such as cheddar or Gruyère.
  • You can add other vegetables to this quiche, such as chopped spinach, bell peppers, or mushrooms.
  • This quiche can be served hot or cold.

Enjoy!

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