Best 2 Mushroom Quiche Or Gratin Adapted From Julia Child Recipes

Julia Child, the renowned chef and television personality, left behind a legacy of culinary expertise that continues to inspire home cooks. Among her many notable recipes is her mushroom quiche or gratin, a classic French dish that combines savory mushrooms, creamy custard, and a flaky crust. In this article, we'll delve into the secrets of Julia Child's mushroom quiche or gratin, providing a detailed guide to help you recreate this iconic dish in your own kitchen.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

MUSHROOM QUICHE OR GRATIN - ADAPTED FROM JULIA CHILD

Mushroom Quiche or Gratin - Adapted from Julia Child image

I adore Julia's recipes but tend to simplify them by omitting some of the details and using less butter. I also use milk instead of cream and find it rich enough for my taste. When I make this dish, I usually omit the crust (the "gratin" version).

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Categories Savory Pies

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 (8 inch) pastry shells (for quiche)
1 lb sliced mushrooms
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons yellow onions or 2 tablespoons shallots, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk (orig recipe used cream, can even use skim milk)
1 pinch nutmeg
1 pinch pepper
1/4 cup grated swiss cheese

Steps:

To partly bake the pastry shell: Bake in middle of oven at 400 degrees F. for 8-9 minutes.
To make the mushroom filling:.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place oven rack in upper third of oven.
Saute mushrooms in butter until they exude their juices, the liquid evaporates and the mushrooms are starting to brown slightly.
Mix together mushrooms, onion, salt and lemon juice; set aside.
Beat together eggs, milk, nutmeg and pepper. Gradually stir in mushroom mixture. Check seasoning.
Pour into pastry shell. Sprinkle cheese on top. Place on baking sheet.
Bake 25-30 minutes or until puffed and browned.

ONION QUICHE OR GRATIN (ADAPTED FROM JULIA CHILD)

Onion Quiche or Gratin (Adapted from Julia Child) image

I usually simplify Julia's recipes and omit some of the details, including using less fat, and they come out fabulous! I don't remember if I ever made this, but am posting it for safekeeping. For the quiche, use a pastry shell crust. For the gratin, omit the pastry crust. The cook time does not include time for baking the pastry shell.

Provided by coconutty

Categories Savory Pies

Time 1h55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

7 cups onions, minced (2 pounds)
4 tablespoons butter (or try using less)
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
2 eggs or 3 egg yolks
2/3 cup milk, cream or 2/3 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch nutmeg
1/2 cup grated swiss cheese or 1/2 cup gruyere cheese
1 (8 inch) pastry shells (optional see note below)

Steps:

Place oven rack in upper third of oven. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Cook onions in butter over very low heat til tender and golden, stirring occasionally (about 1 hour). Remove from heat and let cool somewhat.
Add flour; cook over low heat for 2 or 3 minutes.
In a bowl, combine eggs, milk or cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Beat til well blended.
Gradually add onions and half cheese. Check seasoning.
Pour into pastry shell or baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Place on baking sheet.
Bake 25-30 minutes or until puffed and browned.
NOTE: To partly bake the pastry shell: Bake in middle of oven at 400 degrees F. for 8-9 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.3, Fat 33.4, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 154.4, Sodium 969.3, Carbohydrate 52.4, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 12.4, Protein 13.7

Tips:

To make the perfect quiche crust, use a combination of butter and shortening, and make sure the dough is well-chilled before rolling it out.
When sautéing the mushrooms, cook them over medium-high heat until they are browned and tender.
Use a variety of mushrooms for a more flavorful quiche, such as cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms.
Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as thyme or rosemary, to the quiche filling for extra flavor.
If you don't have a quiche pan, you can bake the quiche in a regular pie plate.
Let the quiche cool for at least 15 minutes before serving, so that it has time to set.

Conclusion:

Julia Child's mushroom quiche is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its creamy filling, flaky crust, and savory mushroom flavor, this quiche is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.