Best 4 Italian Christmas Quiche Recipes

As the festive season approaches, many families gather around the table to celebrate with delicious dishes. If you are seeking a culinary delight to grace your Christmas table, look no further than the classic Italian Christmas quiche. This delectable dish combines the flavors of Italy with the tradition of quiche, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds and leave you feeling warm and comforted. Indulge in the journey of creating this exquisite dish and experience a taste of Italian tradition right in your own kitchen.

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ITALIAN QUICHES

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Yum! This hearty dish tastes like pizza and can be enjoyed for breakfast as well as supper. -Bernice Hancock, Greenville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 2 quiches (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 unbaked pastry shells
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
4 cups (16 ounces) finely shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 medium green pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
6 large eggs
2 cups 2% milk
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Line unpricked crusts with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake 4 minutes. Remove foil; bake 4 minutes longer. Remove from oven; leave oven on., In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Spoon sausage into crusts; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Top with onion and peppers. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk and garlic. Pour over peppers; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese., Cover edges of quiches loosely with foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked quiches up to 3 months. To use, remove from the freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Preheat oven to 400°. Cover edges of crust loosely with foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake 50-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Fat 25g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 155mg cholesterol, Sodium 565mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

ITALIAN CHRISTMAS COOKIES

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If you're looking for a global spin on Christmas sugar cookies, this classic Italian version, made with lemon and ricotta, is one you won't want to miss.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 54

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup whole milk ricotta cheese (from 15-oz container)
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice
Betty Crocker™ gel food colors, as desired
Betty Crocker™ candy sprinkles, as desired

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, stir flour, baking powder and salt.
In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, softened butter, ricotta cheese and lemon peel with electric mixer on medium speed about 1 minute or until fluffy; scrape side of bowl. Beat in eggs, one at a time, just until smooth. Stir in vanilla. On low speed, beat flour mixture into sugar mixture until well blended. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
Using floured fingers, shape dough into 54 (1-inch) balls; place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until set but not brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
In small bowl, beat powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons lemon juice with spoon until smooth and spreadable. If frosting is too stiff to spread, add additional lemon juice, 1 teaspoon at a time. Tint with food color. Using knife, spread 1/2 teaspoon frosting on each cooled cookie; immediately top with sprinkles. Let stand about 30 minutes or until frosting is set. Store covered in airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

CHRISTMAS QUICHE

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A delicious breakfast casserole that is our family's traditional breakfast meal every Christmas. Can top with sausage, bacon, or ham. We always use ham.

Provided by Your Sangoma

Categories Savory Pies

Time 1h50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter
30 ounces square hash browns
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded swiss cheese
1 cup chopped ham
3 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Melt butter in the bottom of 9x13 pan. Add hash browns and cook at 375 for 25 minutes.
Shred cheese and sprinkle on top of hash browns. Spread ham over top of the cheese.
Beat eggs, milk, and S&P together. Pour over top of casserole.
Bake in oven at 350 for 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1004.5, Fat 64.4, SaturatedFat 25.7, Cholesterol 260.2, Sodium 1289.3, Carbohydrate 79.6, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 4, Protein 27.1

ITALIAN QUICHE

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I got this one from Cucina (yet again) but I have great reasons to post this recipe. Why dont you give it a try and see for yourselves. This quiche freezes really well so you might want to make another quiche and freeze it for another great meal or just in case you get asked for more.

Provided by Pinaygourmet 345142

Categories Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

4 eggs
3/4 cup cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup medium cheddar, coarsely grated
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 small white onion, finely chopped
2 small zucchini, sliced (one green,one yellow)
1 cup fresh spinach, squeezed dry and chopped
1 pre-baked 9 inch pie shell
3 bocconcini, sliced
3 Italian plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and sliced
4 fresh basil leaves, snipped
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
Place eggs, cream, salt, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, dried oregano, basil and cheddar cheese in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer for 3 minutes at medium speed.
Heat olive oil in a frying pan. Saute the onions, garlic, zucchini and spinach.
Arrange the bocconcini cheese slices, tomato slices and sauteed vegetables in the bottom of the pie shell.
Pour egg mixture over the vegetables.
Bake for 30 minutes or until set.
Remove from oven. Garnish with snipped basil leaves and toasted pine nuts.
Serve hot with green salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723.7, Fat 60.7, SaturatedFat 21.6, Cholesterol 293.9, Sodium 839, Carbohydrate 26.7, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 5.9, Protein 21.4

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients: The better your ingredients are, the better your quiche will be. Use fresh vegetables, flavorful cheeses, and a good quality puff pastry or pie dough.
Don't overfill the quiche: If you put too much filling in the quiche, it will overflow and make a mess. Fill the quiche only about 3/4 of the way full.
Bake the quiche until it is golden brown: The quiche is done baking when the crust is golden brown and the filling is set. A toothpick inserted into the center of the quiche should come out clean.
Let the quiche cool before slicing: Let the quiche cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing. This will help the quiche to hold its shape and prevent it from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Italian Christmas quiche is a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for a holiday brunch or dinner. With a flaky crust, creamy filling, and flavorful toppings, this quiche is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a special dish to serve, give this Italian Christmas quiche a try. You won't be disappointed!