Guest post from Laura of Life as a Loewen
Any frugal-minded mama will tell you: it’s all about using what you have on-hand.
Finding creative ways to use what’s already in your fridge and pantry will save you a ton of money {and time}!
This quiche recipe combines two of my favorite things: pinching pennies and amazing-tasting food. It’s thick and hearty, and can be served for breakfast, brunch or dinner.
For breakfast or brunch, try bacon and Swiss cheese served with fresh, seasonal fruit.
For dinner, try ground lamb or beef with feta served with a salad and fresh bread.
The ideas are truly endless, just include what your family loves and what’s in the fridge!
Below is what we used the other day, and my entire family {husband and kids aged 5, 3, and 1} gobbled it up.
Delicious Left-Overs Quiche
Modified from The Pioneer Woman’s Cowboy Quiche
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 unbaked pie crust — I prefer to make this easy homemade version, but feel free to use store bought as well.
- 8 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Leftover Italian sausage links; cooked and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups leftover steamed broccoli
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Roll out pie crust and press edges own into a deep dish pie pan or spring form pan.
- Beat eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl then mix in desired leftovers.
- Pour mixture into uncooked pie crust.
- Place the pan on a rimmed baking sheet, and cover loosely with aluminum foil.
- Bake in preheated oven for 50-55 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue baking for 10-15 minutes, or until the quiche is set and the crust is a nice golden brown. (The quiche will appear not entirely done and slightly jiggly, but it will continue to set once it cools.)
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for 10-15 minutes.
- If using a spring form pan, remove from pan, and cut into slices with sharp serrated knife or pie slicer and enjoy!
The beauty of this recipe is that you can put in whatever you have on hand. Depending upon which ingredients you chose and time of day you serve it, you can really have a entirely new meal from one great baseline recipe!
Laura is a mama of three littles {and adopting another!} trying to pursue Jesus daily. Attempting to be genuine and raw, Laura seeks to find the humor in everyday life. Laura shares her journey through faith, motherhood, and marriage at Life As A Loewen. She’s passionate, sometimes loud, and always in the mood for cupcake ice cream.
Jennifer says
Some of my best dishes have been created using just what I have!
Guest says
can I use almond milk?
Saira says
Yes