Trying to make a Quiche.........help!!

[tink29]

Ok, I have gotten recipe ideas on-line.......but none of them say to bake the pie shell first. I was thinking I should bake the pie crust first??? I have never made one before, so I'm clueless. Any experts out there?

Thanks!

 

[mickeyboat]

I buy my shells frozen, and don't bake them ahead of time.

Denae

 

[mrsv98]

No, you will be fine with a frozen unbaked shell. I make them all the time. Just leave the shell in the freezer until you are ready to fill. Pour the filling in, put the quiche on a cookie sheet and into the oven. It should turn out light and tasty.

The only shells I tend to "blind bake" are for things like fruit pies which have a lot of juice. Prebaking helps keep the crust from getting mushy (<-- fancy cooking term )

MMM, we love quiche, what kind are you making?

 

[mickeyboat]

MMM, we love quiche, what kind are you making?

Please post your recipe. I am going grocery shopping tonight, and I think quiche would be great for a cold winter's day.

Denae

 

[tink29]

Just something simple, and more of a "Breakfast" Quiche. I'm making this for a group of @ 30. Not sure of everyone's likes, and dislikes. Trying to do the easy route. LOL Here's the recipe for a 9 inch crust (I'm making 2)..........


1/4 cup of sliced green onion
1 tablespoon of oil
1 cup (4 ounces) of shredded natural Cheddar cheese
6 slices of bacon, crisp cooked and crumbled
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup of light cream
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of dry mustard
a dash of ground nutmeg

and adding for my own taste......a dash of (just a dash) garlic.

I'm also making a poppyseed cake that is my Mother's recipe, for those who have a sweet tooth in the morning.

 

[mrsv98]

Not the OP but I will give you mine

Basic Quiche recipe:

4-6 eggs
1C heavy cream
salt

Then I add depending on the mood

1C sauteed muchrooms
1 1/2 C (we like montery jack, but you can use cheddar or a mix)
1C ham (we use turkey ham)
several slices of (turkey) bacon, cooked and drained
1C crab or lobster

What I love about quiche is that you don't really need a "recipe" you can toss in leftovers or anything your family likes.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 45 mins or until the top is golden brown. I always put my quiche on a cookie sheet to prevent spills.

 

[tink29]

BTW.........is the nutmeg necessary??? That sounds odd!!

 

[mrsv98]

BTW.........is the nutmeg necessary??? That sounds odd!!

Nutmeg adds a very nice "background" flavor, you won't really taste it but it will enhance the other flavors.

Also, if you are cooking for that many people, I would increase the eggs to at least 4 each quiche. It will give you a higher quiche and you will get more pieces out of each one.

 

[tink29]

thanks MrsV98 for the advice about adding an egg, I will definately do that!!

 

[jonestavern]

I make my own pie shells, , I like to pre-bake when making quiche. I also brush with a bit of egg white.

Jean