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Updated Jul 26, 2024
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Want to learn how to make quiche without any fuss? This easy quiche recipe is an absolute must-make! It’s a delicious family-friendly meal that’s loaded with bacon, cheese and creamy egg custard, all set in a flaky premade pie crust. We consider this to be the best quiche recipe for beginners and gourmet home cooks alike—it requires just 10 minutes of easy prep and 3 simple steps to serve up a classic homemade quiche both kids and adults love.

Whether you try out this quiche recipe for a memorable weekend brunch or a special occasion breakfast-for-dinner, it comes together quickly and looks just as good as it tastes. Enjoy it straight from the oven or served cold the next day—either way, this bacon, egg and cheese quiche truly can't be beat!

What Is Quiche?

If you want to switch up your usual breakfast, there’s nothing quite as special as quiche! A quiche is an open tart that usually consists of flaky pastry crust filled with a rich, savory egg custard and delicious mix-ins like meats, cheeses and fresh veggies. Some food historians trace the word “quiche” to the German word “kuchen,” or cake. Quiche was first concocted in medieval Germany and then spread across the continent—and it’s pretty clear to see why! This simple quiche recipe uses Pillsbury™ Pie Crust for a shortcut to deliciousness—and what could be tastier than add-ins of smoky bacon and ooey, gooey cheese? Yum!

Ingredients for This Simple Quiche Recipe

This easy quiche recipe uses simple, fresh ingredients and pantry staples for a quick gourmet meal any day of the week. Here’s what you’ll need to make homemade quiche.

Pre-Made Pie Crust: This easy quiche recipe is made even easier thanks to store-bought refrigerated pie crust! It turns out perfectly flaky, no mixing or rolling required!

Half-and-Half (or Milk): The half-and-half used in this quiche recipe helps give the eggs that custardy texture we know and love from quiche filling. In a pinch, you can swap in milk instead.

Eggs: The eggs are the star of any quiche, serving as the base of the rich, creamy filling.

Salt and Pepper: Don’t skip these basic ingredients—salt and pepper are used to season the egg filling, rounding out the savory flavors of your homemade quiche.

Crumbled Bacon: Crumbled bacon brings smoky flavor and a good bit of texture to this delicious quiche. You’ll want to cook your bacon so it’s nice and crispy, bringing some savory crunch to every bite.

Cheeses: You’ll need either Swiss or cheddar and some grated Parmesan for this simple quiche recipe. The ooey, gooey cheese makes the savory egg custard extra rich and yummy!

Chopped Onion (Optional): We love the taste of onion in this homemade quiche, but you can leave it out if desired.

How to Make Quiche

We consider this to be the best quiche recipe for busy home cooks because it’s ready in 3 simple steps—and it takes just 10 minutes to prep your quiche before baking! Here’s a quick overview of how to make quiche before you read the full step-by-step easy quiche recipe.

Cook Bacon

Need some tips for cooking bacon? Here’s how to make the crisp bacon crumbles used in this quiche recipe. Start with 8 slices of bacon, cut the slices crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces and cook the bacon pieces in a skillet until perfectly crisp. Set the bacon pieces on paper towels to soak up any excess grease while you prep your other ingredients.

Heat Oven and Place Crust

Set your oven to 350°F to heat and place the premade pie crust in your pie plate.

Mix Quiche Filling

Time to make the creamy, custard-like quiche filling! Mix your half-and-half, eggs, salt and pepper in a medium bowl, then set this mixture aside while you layer the bacon, cheeses, and onion in the crust-lined pie plate. Pour the egg mixture on top, and voilá!

Bake Quiche

Set your quiche in the oven and let it bake to perfection—this next-level dish is ready to serve up big smiles!

What to Serve with Quiche

This quiche tastes delicious on its own, but we love serving it alongside a variety of side dishes for an elevated breakfast or brunch. Here are some sides we’d recommend trying with your homemade quiche.

Green Salad: A fresh green salad complements the rich, savory and slightly smoky taste of this homemade quiche. Dress up your greens with a tangy lemon vinaigrette for an extra punch of flavor!

Potatoes: Quiche and potatoes are a match made in heaven, especially when the potatoes are oven-roasted with herbs and spices until perfectly crispy.

Sweet Sides: If you’re serving up a spread for the holidays, don’t skip the sweets—many of our favorite Christmas Breakfast and Brunch recipes consist of easily shareable baked goods like our Grands!™ monkey bread. This warm and gooey pull-apart dessert is a hit any time of day!

How to Store Quiche

We’d be surprised if you ended up with leftovers, but don’t you worry! Any extra quiche can easily be refrigerated and enjoyed at a later date. We wouldn’t recommend freezing your homemade quiche, as it runs the risk of separating—but you can use our instructions below if freezing it is absolutely necessary.

In the Fridge (Recommended): Cut the baked quiche into 8 slices and wrap each slice individually in foil. Your quiche will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Just reheat a slice in the oven (see our FAQs below for more details) whenever you need an easy breakfast, brunch or breakfast-for-dinner!

In the Freezer: Freezing a whole baked quiche? Wrap your quiche in 2 layers of plastic, making sure to label and date the packaging. It will keep well in the freezer for up to 2 months. To freeze your homemade quiche in individual portions instead, cut it into 8 slices and arrange them on a rimmed baking sheet. Freeze the quiche slices for at least 4 hours or until firm, then wrap each frozen slice in plastic and place them in a resealable plastic bag. Label and date the packaging, and freeze your quiche slices for up to 2 months.

More About This Recipe

  • While it may seem like a next-level gourmet dish, this easy quiche recipe streamlines the process for you and requires just 10 minutes of preparation time. By starting with refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crust, all you need to do is mix together the filling ingredients.

    Want a different protein? Feel free to mix and match with 3/4 cup chopped ham or sausage crumbles.

    Some food historians trace the word “quiche” to the German word “kuchen,” or cake. Quiche was first concocted in medieval Germany and then spread across the continent. Check out all our quiche recipes to find the one perfect for you!

Frequently Asked Questions

What Are Some Variations of This Simple Quiche Recipe?

We’re big fans of this easy quiche recipe as-is, but there are plenty of ways to customize it with easy toppings and ingredient swaps. And if you can’t get enough quiche we’ve got you covered with even more simple quiche recipes to try!

Meat Crumbles: We love the smoky bacon used in this quiche recipe, but you can swap in a different protein if you’d like. Try using 3/4 cup of chopped ham or sausage crumbles instead!

Fresh Toppings: It’s easy to elevate the taste of your homemade quiche with simple toppings. Love a flavorful garnish? Try out a sprinkle of freshly chopped green onion for a sharp bite, or top your quiche with fresh tomatoes and basil. The flavor opportunities are endless!

Ham and Broccoli: Our all-star Ham and Broccoli Quiche is a great variation that's loaded with flavor and comes together in just 3 simple steps. It’s a great way to get some veggies in!

Ham and Cheddar: A showstopping Ham and Cheddar Quiche is sure to wow your brunch guests—and no one will guess this one requires just 5 ingredients and 15 minutes of prep.

How Can I Reheat Quiche?

Here’s how to safely reheat your leftover quiche before eating.

Refrigerated Quiche: If you’ve stored the baked quiche in the fridge as recommended above, you should have refrigerated each slice separately in foil. Keeping each individual portion in the foil, reheat your homemade quiche in a 325°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until fully heated through. Using a thermometer, check that the center of each quiche slice has reached at least 165°F—then you’re ready to chow down!

Frozen Quiche: If you’ve frozen a full quiche as directed in the storage instructions above, remove it from the freezer and place it in the refrigerator to thaw overnight. Once your quiche has thawed, unwrap the plastic wrap and bake it in a 350°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through. If you froze your quiche in individual slices, let the slices thaw overnight in the fridge on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. The next day, cover each individual slice in foil and bake them at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes. Using a food thermometer, make sure each portion of your quiche has reached a safe internal temperature of at least 165°F.

Can I Make Homemade Quiche Ahead of Time?

Whipping up this tasty quiche for an upcoming event or holiday gathering? We’ve got a shortcut to help you save time the day of. The night before you want to serve your quiche, make the filling, form the pie crust in the pie plate and cover the pie crust with plastic wrap. Refrigerate the pie crust and the quiche filling separately overnight. In the morning, just stir the pre-assembled filling, add it to the crust and bake your homemade quiche as directed! Who doesn’t love getting a head start?

How Long Should I Bake Quiche For?

This quiche needs just 40 to 50 minutes in a 350°F oven. Not sure how to tell when it’s cooked through? Insert a knife in the center of the quiche—it should come out clean when it’s ready to remove from the oven.

Can I Make a Crustless Quiche?

Not feeling the crust? You can make a crustless quiche, also called an egg bake. You’ll get the rich, savory quiche flavors you love, with a light crustless twist that lets the egg filling take the spotlight. We wouldn’t recommend following this quiche recipe if you want a crustless quiche—try one of our ultra-easy egg bakes , or whip up a comforting egg-based breakfast casserole. You’ve got options!

Easy Quiche

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 1 hr 5 min
  • Ingredients 9
  • Servings 8
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Place pie crust in 9-inch glass pie plate as directed on box for One-Crust Filled Pie.
  • Step 
    2
    In medium bowl, mix half-and-half, eggs, salt and pepper; set aside. Layer bacon, cheeses and onion in crust-lined plate. Pour egg mixture over top.
  • Step 
    3
    Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes; cut into wedges.

Nutrition

420 Calories
28g Total Fat
12g Protein
29g Total Carbohydrate
2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
420
Calories from Fat
250
Total Fat
28g
44%
Saturated Fat
12g
61%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
150mg
50%
Sodium
600mg
25%
Potassium
130mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
29g
10%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
2g
Protein
12g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
2%
2%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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