Category: Breakfast

A quiche is a great dish for breakfast and even a brunch. It’s got everything you need to start the day; eggs, milk, cheese, veggies all baked in a pie crust. Delish. It’s easy to make and really doesn’t take much time.

You can use a pre-made pie crust or follow this simple recipe to make a crust from scratch.

Pie Crust

1 cup flour

1 tsp. salt

1/2 stick of butter

1/4 cup of cold water

Mix flour and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the butter and mix into the flour. Add the water and mix into a dough.

Some folks like to refrigerate the dough overnight so that it stiffens, but it’s not really necessary.

Remember this though, rather you make your own crust or use a store bought one, be sure to bake it in a pie ten for ten minutes before you fill it with your egg mixture.

Quiche Filling

You should feel free to fill your quiche with whatever floats your boat. You can use, peppers, onions, ham, bacon, mushrooms, sausage (turkey or otherwise), spinach, etc. Remember, this is cooking with what cha got. So use what you have on hand. 😉

Once you’ve baked your pie crust, fill it with your breakfast choices. If you choose to use bacon,ham or sausage, be sure to cook it fully first. You don’t want to throw raw meat  in with your other fillings. It won’t cook fully in the oven. Cover with shredded cheese or cheeses; again, your choice.

Whip up 6-8 eggs in a bowl with 1/4 cup of heavy cream. Or if you’re not from the South, you can use half and half. Be sure to add a little salt and pepper to taste.

Pour the egg mixture into the filled pie crust and bake covered in the oven at 400º until done. 30-40 minutes should do it. You basically want to make sure it’s done throughout and the top has browned a little. A good test is to stick a toothpick in the quiche. If it comes out dry, grab a plate!!!

It will usually rise in the oven and create a big bubble on top. This will settle down as you let it cool briefly before cutting and serving.

Trust me, you show up with a couple of these at a friends Sunday brunch, and you will be the hit of the party.

Save me a mimosa!! 😉

 

 

 

Bird’s Nest with Tomato

It’s time for breakfast and you’re really sick of the same old bacon and eggs. Well, try this quick and easy variation on eggs, bacon, toast and cheese.

A bird’s nest is basically a piece of toast with an egg fried up in it. (They did it in that Cher movie, Moonstruck).

You’ll need:

Eggs
Bread (Rye is really good, but a sourdough works well too)
Cheese
Butter/Oil
Bacon or Ham (If meat’s your thing)

Melt some butter in a skillet over a medium heat, (or use a little olive oil) Use a small glass to cut a hole in the middle of your bed.

Place the bread in the skillet and let it start to toast. Crack in egg in the hole and let it fry a bit.

You can sprinkle in a little salt and pepper. Flip your bread and add cooked bacon and cheese on top. Cover the pan for a few minutes until the egg is done and the cheese has melted.

As in the picture, you can add a topping or two before you cover your pan and melt the cheese. Mmmmmmmmm!!