Basic Quiche

By darleneandjoel

This recipe is what started my obsession with quiches and other savory tarts. Try caramelizing an onion and and doing a bacon and caramelized onion quiche with Gruyere or Gouda.

Ingredients

• 1 9-inch refrigerated piecrust
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• Kosher salt and black pepper
• 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 4 large eggs
• 3/4 cup half-and-half
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 8 ounces Gruyere, grated
• 4 cups mixed greens

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 375° F. Fit the crust into a 9-inch pie plate. Place on a baking sheet.

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions and ½ teaspoon each of salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the parsley.

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Stir in the onion mixture and the Gruyère.

Pour the egg mixture into the crust. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes. Drizzle the greens with the remaining tablespoon of oil and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Serve with the quiche.