Homemade Quiche Is a Great Way to Start the Day—And These Recipes Prove It (2024)

It's eggs and flaky pie crust—what's not to love?

By Kara Zauberman
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We've never met a quiche we didn't like. After all, quiche has a custardy filling, a flaky pie crust, and endless variations—so what's not to love? Our quiche recipes here prove just how easy it is to add the classic French tart to your family meals. Whether it's a make-ahead lunch or a healthy dinner, these quiche recipes will fit right in with your family favorites. Just take it from Ree Drummond, who says, "a good quiche works for any meal: breakfast, lunch, or dinner!" Not only that, but they're also the perfect addition to your Easter brunch menu or Mother's Day breakfast.

For any occasion, making these elevated egg recipes is always a good idea. To get you started, try Ree's cowboy quiche filled with onion, bacon, and cheese. Alternatively, opt for fillings with spring vegetables like asparagus, sausage, or pesto. While some of these quiche recipes call for making your own perfect pie crust, you can absolutely use store-bought refrigerated pie crust instead or skip it entirely for a crustless option. Another way to make it easier on yourself? Make it ahead of time. You can serve quiche at room temperature and store it in the fridge, so it's easy to prep in advance. Sounds like the perfect addition to your next brunch party.

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Cowboy Quiche

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This quiche is packed with hearty eggs, bacon, onions, and cheese—it's no wonder it's a cowboy's favorite! Ree uses a deep tart pan to ensure there's plenty of that delicious filling to go around.

Get Ree's Cowboy Quiche recipe.

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Spinach Quiche

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Don't get bogged down with a watery quiche! Use our tip for squeezing the heck out of your thawed spinach before adding it to the filling.

Get the Spinach Quiche recipe.

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Quiche Lorraine

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Named after the region of Germany where it was created, quiche lorraine stands out from the rest thanks to one key ingredient: bacon!

Get the Quiche Lorraine recipe.

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Sausage and Kale Quiche

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A French cheese like grated gruyère works wonderfully in this sausage and kale quiche. It adds tons of flavor and ooey-gooey melted goodness.

Get Ree's Sausage and Kale Quiche recipe.

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Asparagus Quiche

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This quiche is as delicious as it is pretty! Perfect for spring to highlight the fresh asparagus that's in season, it is well balanced with tangy feta cheese and freshly sliced green onions.

Get the Asparagus Quiche recipe.

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Ham and Cheese Quiche

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For a crowd-pleasing quiche that's sure to impress, you can't go wrong with the classic combination of ham and cheese. It's also a great way to use up leftover ham from the holidays!

Get the Ham and Cheese Quiche recipe.

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Eggs Benedict Quiche with Hollandaise Sauce

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If you can't choose between eggs Benedict and quiche for brunch, make them both in this recipe filled with Canadian bacon and sharp cheddar cheese. Hollandaise gets slathered on top for good measure.

Get the Eggs Benedict Quiche with Hollandaise Sauce recipe at The View from Great Island.

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Crustless Quiche With Spinach and Mushrooms

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If you don't have time to make a crust, don't fret! You can make a crustless quiche that will keep well in the fridge all week. That also makes this option naturally low-carb and gluten-free, too.

Get the Crustless Quiche With Spinach And Mushrooms recipe at The Mediterranean Dish.

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BLT Quiche

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If you love bacon, you'll love this play on the classic sandwich. In place of the lettuce, you use spinach. But the bacon and tomatoes remain the same, brought together with sharp white cheddar.

Get the BLT Quiche recipe at The BakerMama.

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Instant Pot Spinach Bacon Crustless Quiche

Skip the crust and skip the hassle of baking in the oven and make this easy recipe in your Instant Pot. It's ready in just over 30 minutes and is flexible to swap out different flavors.

Get the Instant Pot Spinach Bacon Crustless Quiche recipe at Simply Happy Foodie.

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Brussels Sprouts Quiche with Bacon and Goat Cheese

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Even Brussels sprouts skeptics will want a piece of this flavorful quiche! The shaved sprouts are cooked with smoky, salty bacon then combined with creamy goat cheese for a decadent dish.

Get the Brussels Sprouts Quiche with Bacon and Goat Cheese recipe at Butter Be Ready.

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Crustless Quiche

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For those trying to cut back on carbs, this crustless quiche is for you! But don't worry—there's plenty of flavor in the filling to make up for the lack of crust.

Get the Crustless Quiche recipe at Well Plated by Erin.

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Sun-Dried Tomato Quiche

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Keep a jar of sun-dried tomatoes in your pantry to make this quiche even easier. Their sweet and tangy flavor will be a nice pairing with the parmesan cheese.

Get the Sun-Dried Tomato Quiche recipe at Simply Lakita.

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Spinach-Artichoke and Goat Cheese Quiche

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Anyone who's a fan of Ree's spinach-artichoke dip will love this quiche made with the same ingredients! It's a fun twist on a party favorite.

Get the Spinach-Artichoke and Goat Cheese Quiche recipe at Foodie Crush.

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Broccoli Quiche

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Broccoli and cheddar cheese? Yes, please! This cheese is sure to be a hit with kids and adults of all ages.

Get the Broccoli Quiche recipe at Dude That Cookz.

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Deep Dish Ham and Asparagus Quiche

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This hearty deep-dish quiche is the ultimate comfort food on a lazy Sunday morning or afternoon. The best part is—you can make it the day before and hit the snooze button!

Get the Deep Dish Ham and Asparagus Quiche recipe at Mom on Timeout.

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Tomato, Basil and Caramelized Onion Quiche

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Make this quiche when fresh tomatoes are in season! Paired with fragrant basil and sweet caramelized onions, it's like summer in a pie!

Get the Tomato, Basil and Caramelized Onion Quiche recipe at The Modern Proper.

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Puff Pastry Salmon Quiche

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If working with pie crust intimidates you, try this puff pastry crust instead! It's light, airy, and perfect for holding the egg and smoked salmon filling.

Get the Puff Pastry Salmon Quiche recipe at Foodie Crush.

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Springy Vegetable Quiche

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This quiche has a burst of freshness thanks to spring vegetables, like asparagus, spinach, and mushrooms. Serve it on a sunny afternoon or for any seasonal holiday.

Get the Springy Vegetable Quiche recipe at Pinch of Yum.

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Hash Brown Crust Bacon and Cheddar Quiche

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Instead of your typical pastry pie crust, this quiche has a crust made out of crispy hash browns! It's a fun new way to serve an old classic.

Get the Hash Brown Crust Bacon and Cheddar Quiche recipe at Spoon Fork Bacon.

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