Perfect Christmas Quiche — Savory Christmas Morning Brunch

Quiche is the savory Christmas morning option. Eggs; cheese; bacon or vegetables in buttery crust.

The classic recipe (9-inch pie pan)

Crust

• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold butter
• 4-6 tablespoons ice water

Filling

• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cups grated Gruyère
• 1/2 lb cooked bacon (chopped)
• 1/2 cup chopped onion (sautéed)
• Salt; pepper; nutmeg

Method

1. Make crust; chill 1 hour
2. Roll out; place in pie pan
3. Blind bake at 425°F for 15 min
4. Whisk eggs + cream + milk + seasonings
5. Spread bacon + onion + cheese in crust
6. Pour egg mixture over
7. Bake at 375°F for 35-45 min
8. Cool slightly; serve

Variations

Quiche Lorraine (classic)

• As written above

Vegetable

• Skip bacon; add sautéed mushrooms; spinach; tomatoes

Christmas

• Add roasted red peppers (red)
• Spinach (green)
• Festive colors

Smoked salmon

• Replace bacon with smoked salmon
• Add dill

Make-ahead

• Bake day before
• Refrigerate overnight
• Reheat for breakfast

Cross-references

For perfect Christmas breakfast casserole — adjacent.

For perfect Christmas breakfast strata — adjacent.

For perfect Christmas french toast casserole — adjacent.

For Christmas breakfast ideas — broader.

Perfect Christmas quiche is the savory brunch option. Buttery crust. Rich custard. Make-ahead friendly. The Christmas brunch staple.