Easy Quiche Recipes with Frozen Crust -Like Julia Child Made

Make 4 easy quiches: Lorraine, broccoli cheddar, ham & cheese, and Mexican-style! Updated the recipe with metric conversions for my international viewers 💛 Thanks for the suggestion! Ingredients: Frozen deep dish pie crust (Pillsbury or Marie Callender’s) 3 eggs Enough half-and-half or cream to reach 1½ cups (360 ml) of liquid total ½ tsp salt (3 g) ¼ tsp pepper (0.5 g) Pinch of nutmeg Fillings of your choice: Quiche Lorraine: 6 strips crispy bacon 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (about 113 g) Broccoli Cheddar: 2 cups chopped broccoli, lightly steamed (about 180 g) 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (113 g) Ham & Swiss: 1 cup diced thick-sliced deli ham (about 140 g) 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (113 g) Chiles Rellenos: 2 tbsp cornmeal (16 g) 1 cup Monterey Jack & cheddar cheese blend (113 g) 1 can (4 oz / 113 g) diced green chiles, drained and dried 👩‍🍳 Steps: 1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). 2. Remove crust from freezer and let it sit out for 10 minutes while oven heats. 3. Edited: Prick or "dock" pie crust on bottom and sides with a fork. Line pie crust with foil and add pie weights or dry beans (pinto, black, etc). Par-bake crust 10 - 12 minutes, remove weights and let it bake for another 8 minutes. Transfer to a rack and cool. Reduce oven to 375°F (190°C). 4. While par-baking your crust prepare your desired fillings. In a 2 cup measuring cup add three cracked eggs and enough half n half, whole milk or heavy cream until it reaches the 1 ½ cup (360 ml) mark (total measurement of eggs and cream combined) 5. Whisk together. Add salt, pepper, nutmeg (if using) 6. Place your other ingredients into the pie shell, pour over the egg mixture, top with additional cheese or herbs if desired. 7. Bake 35 - 40 minutes or until the center is set and slightly golden. 📖 Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:48 - 4 Easy Quiche Recipes 01:21 - Best Store-Bought Crust for Quiche 02:18 - How to Par-Bake Pie Crust 04:10 - Remove Pie Weights and Finish Baking 05:21 - Easy 3-Egg Quiche Custard 06:24 - Classic Quiche Lorraine Recipe 08:42 - Broccoli Cheddar Quiche 11:10 - How Long to Bake Quiche 11:44 - Prevent Quiche Crust from Burning 12:46 - Green Chile Cheese Quiche 15:18 - Easy Ham and Swiss Quiche 17:37 - How to Use a Pie Crust Shield 19:18 - How to Freeze Quiche 20:03 - Make-Ahead Quiche for Meal Trains 20:45 - Quiche Lorraine Taste Test 22:21 - How to Avoid a Soggy Quiche Crust 23:23 - Easy Quiche Formula and Filling Ideas 📖 Got a favorite recipe you’d like me to try? Drop it in the comments—I’d love to hear from you! I might even make it in an upcoming video! 💬 “This is my invariable advice to people: Learn how to cook—try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless, and above all have fun.” Julia Child Inquiries: nancyshomestylekitchen@gmail.com #EasyQuicheRecipe #QuicheLorraine #BroccoliCheddarQuiche #HamAndCheeseQuiche #MexicanQuiche #JuliaChildInspired #BudgetFriendly #BrunchRecipes #MakeAheadMeals ##NancyHomestyleKitchen #HomestyleCooking 🔔 Disclaimer: The content shared is for informational and entertainment purposes only. I’m sharing my personal opinions and experiences; you are responsible for how you apply this information. Always practice proper food safety and consult professionals, if needed. I am not responsible or liable for any issues, injuries, or damages resulting from the use of the information in this video. © 2025 Nancys Homestyle Kitchen. All rights reserved. This video and its content may not be copied, reproduced, or distributed without my written consent.