Best 6 Brunch Crab Quiche Recipes

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Welcome to the comprehensive guide to creating the ultimate brunch crab quiche! This delectable dish combines the savory flavors of crab with the rich creaminess of a quiche, making it a perfect centerpiece for any special occasion brunch. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this guide will provide you with all the necessary knowledge and techniques to create a mouthwatering crab quiche that will impress your family and friends. From selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the art of blind baking and perfecting the creamy filling, we'll guide you through each step of the process, ensuring that your homemade quiche is a culinary masterpiece.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB QUICHE



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Chopped green onions and sweet red pepper bring a bit of color to this golden entree. The creamy filling features imitation crabmeat and Swiss cheese. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon butter
3 large eggs
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup flaked imitation crabmeat, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge.Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake for 5 minutes; remove foil. Bake 5 minutes longer. Immediately sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese over crust., Reduce heat to 375°. In a skillet, saute red pepper and onions in butter until tender. , In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, salt and pepper. Stir in the crab, red pepper mixture and remaining cheese. Pour into crust., Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 432mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.

BRUNCH CRAB QUICHE



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From Gourmet magazine September 2004. I used store bought pastry instead of making from scratch. The recipe is for the filling only.

Provided by agoodcookie

Categories     Crab

Time 45m

Yield 1 quiche`, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb crabmeat
4 large eggs
2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 cup grated monterey jack cheese
1/2 cup grated swiss cheese
1 frozen pie crust

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Whisk together eggs, cream, herbs, salt, pepper and nutmeg, then stir in cheeses and crabmeat.
  • Pour into crust and bake until filling puffs and is no longer wobbly in the center when quiche is gently shaken, 40-50 minutes.
  • Cool in pie plate on rack for 15 minutes.
  • *My quiche filling ran over a bit, so I suggest putting it on a sheet pan covered with foil to avoid dirtying your oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.9, Fat 33.9, SaturatedFat 17.8, Cholesterol 211.7, Sodium 593.5, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.1, Protein 13.8

CRAB QUICHE



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My husband loves quiche and he asked me if I could try to make him one. I decided to try a crab quiche, and it was gone in one sitting. You won't be disappointed!

Provided by JIMZGRL

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (9 inch) deep dish frozen pie crust
4 eggs
1 cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
3 dashes hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™), or to taste
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, flaked
1 green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake the pie crust for about 10 minutes, until just starting to brown. Remove from the oven, and allow to cool.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Stir in shredded cheese, onion and imitation crab. Pour into the pie shell.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, then turn off the oven, but leave the door closed. Leave quiche in the oven for an additional 20 to 30 minutes until firm. This will give it a smoother texture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 154.1 mg, Fat 26.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 691 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

CRAB QUICHE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 ounces gruyere cheese, shredded
One 9-inch pie shell, par-baked and pricked with a fork
1 pound fresh white crabmeat, drained
2 scallions, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch ground mace
3 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the bottom of the pie crust. Top with the crab meat and sprinkle with the scallions. Whisk together the heavy cream, lemon zest, mustard, seafood seasoning, salt, mace and eggs in a bowl. Pour the egg mixture into the pie crust.
  • Bake until the custard sets, about 40 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before slicing.

PHILLY CREAM CHEESE BRUNCH QUICHE



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We had this at a morning meeting, and it's quite tasty! Feel free to substitute or add ingredients (i.e., bacon, swiss cheese, spinach, etc ).

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (10 inch) pastry dough, for 10 inch pie
6 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1 cup milk
4 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup finely chopped ham
1/4 cup chopped pimiento
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1 dash pepper

Steps:

  • On a lightly-floured surface, roll pastry to a 12" circle. Place in 10" pie plate.
  • Turn under edge and flute. Prick bottom and sides of pastry with fork and bake at 400 for 12 to 15 minutes or until pastry is lightly browned.
  • Combine cream cheese and milk in saucepan. Stir over low heat until smooth.
  • Gradually add cream cheese mixture to eggs, mixing until well blended.
  • Saute onions in butter.
  • Add onions and remaining ingredients to cream cheese mixture and mix well.
  • Pour into pastry shell and bake at 350 for 35 to 40 minutes or until set.
  • Garnish with ham slices and fresh dill, if desired.

BUTTERY CRAB QUICHE



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-Maryellen Hays, Wolcottville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 unbaked deep-dish pastry shell (9 inches)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup french-fried onions

Steps:

  • Bake unpricked pastry shell at 425° for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the flour, eggs, milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg until smooth. Add the crab, mushrooms and cheeses. Pour into pastry shell., Bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Top with onions. Bake 10 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 506mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 16g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients whenever possible. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your quiche. Choose eggs that are free-range and organic eggs if possible.
  • Don't overcook your quiche. The quiche is done when the center is just set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overcooking will make the quiche dry and tough.
  • Let your quiche cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. This will help the quiche to set and make it easier to slice.
  • Serve your quiche with a fresh salad or fruit salad. This will help to balance out the richness of the quiche.

Conclusion:

Crab quiche is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. With its creamy filling, flaky crust, and savory crab filling, crab quiche is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dish to serve, give crab quiche a try. You won't be disappointed!

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