Cheesy Zucchini Quiche Recipe
Zucchini quiche is a delicious way to enjoy the summer harvest. Summer zucchini, garden veggies, and fresh herbs come together in a delicious egg mixture and bake up until golden brown, surrounded by a flaky pie crust.
Servings: 8 Servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 batch all butter pie crust or any pie crust of choice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ cup onion finely chopped
- 1 cup zucchini cut into rounds
- 4 eggs beaten
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup heavy cream 35%
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 ounce goat cheese crumbed (or two tablespoons)
- Topping: sliced cherry tomatoes ⅓ cup of cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prepare the All Butter Pie Crust, then roll out the pastry and line a 9- or 10-inch pie plate. Crimp the edges and set aside.
- Prepare the add-ins: finely chop the onion and slice the zucchini into rounds.
- Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened. Add the zucchini and cook for a few minutes more, until just tender. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk the eggs well. Add the flour, milk, cream, salt, pepper, dill, lemon zest, and grated cheddar, and whisk until smooth.
- Stir in the cooled onion and zucchini mixture along with the goat cheese crumbles. Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and arrange sliced cherry tomatoes on top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, until the quiche is set and lightly golden in the center.
- Let the quiche rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or cold.
Notes
- Don’t overfill the crust. Leave a small gap at the top of the pastry so it doesn’t overflow as it bakes.
- Bake until just set. The center should have a slight wobble—it will continue to set as it rests.
- Watch the crust carefully. If it starts to brown too quickly, cover it with strips of aluminum foil to protect it from overcooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 393mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 523IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 1mg