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    Home » Breakfast/Brunch » Breakfast Christmas Quiche

    Breakfast Christmas Quiche

    Published: Nov 26, 2021 · Modified: Jan 10, 2023 by Andrea Howe · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Prepare this easy Christmas quiche recipe for a relaxing Christmas morning breakfast. Highly customizable for any fresh ingredients you have on hand, and quick to throw together, it’s a delicious recipe to make throughout the holiday season.

    broccoli and bacon Christmas quiche in a pie tin

    Homemade quiche is one of my favorite meals because it’s so versatile. It’s great for meal prep and having a healthy prepared breakfast for the week ahead. I love it as a brunch idea. And as I’m sharing here today, this is one of my favorite recipes for an easy Christmas breakfast.

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    • Breakfast Quiche

    Why this recipe works

    • Quick and easy – using a store bought crust, you can have this baking in the oven in less than 15 minutes, with very minimal prep work.
    • Can be made days ahead and in batches – the recipe is easy to double so you can prepare for a crowd and reheats perfectly.
    • Highly customizable – create any flavor combination you’d like, swapping out different veggies and cheeses.
    raw ingredients to make a broccoli and bacon quiche in round white bowls

    Ingredients

    The base for any quiche is of course a crust. Because this recipe is meant to be quick and easy so you can better enjoy your morning, I recommend store bought. Then you need eggs and milk of course. And the quiche filling ingredients are up to you. For this recipe I went with broccoli, cheddar cheese and bacon. Other flavor combinations that are great:

    • Mushrooms and red peppers
    • Asparagus and ham
    • Butternut squash and turkey bacon
    • Zucchini and diced up breakfast sausages
    • Switch it up by using different types of cheese including swiss cheese or Monterey jack

    Step-by-step directions

    In a large bowl, add the eggs, milk (I use whole milk but you can also use heavy cream for a richer filling), salt and black pepper and whisk. Stir in the cheese and set aside.

    mixing bowl filled with eggs, milk and cheese and whisked together

    Cut up the broccoli florets into very small pieces. I a large skillet, warm olive oil over medium heat and sauté the broccoli till slightly softened but still crunchy, about 5 minutes. Add in the diced bacon and cook for another 5 minutes or so, stirring frequently.

    broccoli florets and bacon pieces being sautéed in a pan

    Spoon the broccoli and bacon into the bottom of the pie crust, then pour egg mixture over the filling. The cheese may need to be moved around a bit so it evenly covers the whole quiche.

    broccoli quiche filling in a pie pan with egg mixture being poured over it

    Bake in a 375 degree oven for about 45 minutes, till the filling is set.

    raw quiche in a pie pan placed on a baking sheet, ready to bake

    Other helpful tips

    Feel free to make this the day ahead on Christmas eve or 3-4 days before serving. It will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days and can be reheated in the microwave or oven. Just make sure to cover the quiche with aluminum foil or plastic wrap.

    The Christmas quiche is really a whole meal in one, but I love serving with a side of fresh fruit and a mimosa or piping hot cup of coffee. For a brunch spread, consider also making the savory buttermilk cheddar waffles.

    If I’m feeling fancy and have some on hand, I also like to add fresh herbs such as parsley, sage leaves or oregano.

    Doing a blind bake on the pie crust can help ensure a solidly cooked crust. Add pie weights or beans and bake for 10 minutes before adding the filling.

    woman cutting into a broccoli and bacon Christmas quiche on a marble tapletop
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    Breakfast Quiche

    Prepare this easy Christmas quiche recipe for a relaxing Christmas morning breakfast. Highly customizable for any fresh ingredients you have on hand, and quick to throw together, it's a delicious recipe to make throughout the holiday season.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes
    Servings: 6 people
    Author:Andrea

    Ingredients

    • 1 Store bought Pie Crust
    • 1 cup Broccoli florets finely chopped
    • 4 slices Bacon Diced
    • 5 Eggs
    • ¾ cup Whole milk
    • ¾ cup Cheddar cheese
    • 1 tbsp Olive oil
    • Salt & pepper
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 365 degrees.
    • Optional pie crust blind bake. Line pie crust with parchment paper and add pie weights or dry beans, and bake for 10 minutes. This will help ensure a well baked pie crust, but is not necessary.
      1 Store bought Pie Crust
    • In a large bowl, mix together eggs, milk, cheddar cheese and salt and pepper. Set aside.
      5 Eggs, ¾ cup Whole milk, ¾ cup Cheddar cheese, Salt & pepper
    • Warm olive oil in a sauté pan and cook broccoli over medium heat for 5 minutes, till fork tender. Add in bacon and cook for another 5 minutes.
      1 cup Broccoli florets, 1 tbsp Olive oil, 4 slices Bacon
    • Spoon broccoli and bacon into pie crust. Pour egg mixture over top.
    • Set quiche on a rimmed baking sheet to catch spills, and bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes, till quiche is set.

    Notes

    Quiche can be made 2-3 days in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. 
    To reheat, place in a 300 degree oven and reheat for 20 minutes till warmed through.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 371mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 489IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 2mg
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    About Andrea Howe

    Andrea Howe is the recipe developer and photographer of Howe We Live. She is also a seasoned home cook of over 20 years, for her family of 5. Andrea has spent over 10 years in the food industry, writing for various publications including Babble and Disney. Her work has appeared in Real Simple, Taste of Home, Yahoo, Buzzfeed and ABC News.

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    1. Taylor Howe says

      November 28, 2021 at 11:45 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent.

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