Description
A savory feta cheese quiche bursting with fresh basil and juicy cherry tomatoes, all nestled in a flaky frozen pie crust. This easy-to-make dish combines sautéed onions, creamy feta, and fresh herbs for a delicious brunch or light dinner option.
Ingredients
Vegetables & Herbs
- 1 medium onion, sautéed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, seeds and guts removed
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Dairy & Eggs
- 1 ¼ cups feta cheese crumbles
- 4 large whole eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- ¾ cup whole milk
Other
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (9 inch) frozen pie crust
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the quiche.
- Sauté onion: In a small skillet, heat the olive oil and sauté the medium chopped onion until it turns golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Add crust fillings: Place the frozen pie crust on a baking sheet. Spread the sautéed onions evenly over the crust, then add the crumbled feta cheese, halved or chopped cherry tomatoes, and chopped fresh basil leaves.
- Make custard: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the 4 whole eggs, 1 egg yolk, and ¾ cup whole milk until the mixture is fluffy and well combined. Season with ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper.
- Pour custard: Gently pour the egg custard mixture evenly over the filling ingredients in the pie crust.
- Bake: Place the quiche in the preheated oven and bake for 30–35 minutes until the custard is set and the crust is golden brown. If you notice the crust browning too quickly, loosely cover the quiche with a sheet of aluminum foil to prevent burning.
- Cool: Remove the quiche from the oven and let it cool for at least 15 minutes. This resting time allows the custard to set fully and makes slicing easier.
- Serve: Slice the quiche into 8 portions and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can substitute the frozen pie crust with a homemade pie crust if desired.
- Removing excess seeds and guts from the tomatoes prevents the quiche from becoming watery.
- Covering the crust with foil halfway through baking helps avoid over-browning.
- Allowing the quiche to cool before slicing ensures clean slices and proper custard texture.
- Feel free to add other herbs like thyme or oregano to customize the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
