Name: Leftover's Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 unbaked pie crust (store bought or homemade); 1 + cup leftover meat or protein; 1 + cup of whatever cheese you have in the house; 1 + cup leftover cooked or frozen veggies; 8 large eggs; 1.5 cups milk; salt and pepper to taste; seasonings of choice

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!

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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!)

And THAT’S the beauty of this recipe — you can put in whatever leftovers you have in the fridge or pantry.

Depending upon which ingredients you chose and time of day you serve it, you can really have an entirely new meal from one great baseline recipe!

Ingredients for Leftovers Quiche

1 unbaked pie crust (store bought or homemade)
1+ cup leftover meat or protein
1+ cup of whatever cheese you have in the house
1+ cup leftover cooked or frozen veggies
8 large eggs
1.5 cups milk
salt and pepper to taste
seasonings of choice

Ingredient Variations

You really can use whatever you have in the house — don’t be afraid to experiment! However if you’re new to the wonderful world of quiche, here are a few tried-and-true to start with:

Bacon, Swiss, mushroom, and spinach
Ham, cheddar, and broccoli
Ground beef or lamb, feta, onions, and diced or shredded potatoes (they must be cooked)
Sausage, pepper jack, onions, and green peppers

How to Make Leftovers Quiche

1. Preheat oven to 400ºF.

2. Unroll pie crust and press into a 9″ cake, pie, or tart pan.

3. Dump any (already cooked) leftover meat, cheese, and veggies into the baking dish.

4. In a medium bowl, combine eggs, milk, seasonings, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.

5. Pour mixture over meat and cheese in baking dish.

6. Top with additional cheese (if desired).

7. Place baking dish on a rimmed cookie sheet and cover the edges of the crust with foil.

8. Bake in preheated oven for 45-55 minutes

9. Remove foil and continue baking for 15 minutes, or until middle is set a no longer runny.

10. Remove pan from oven and let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Recipe

Leftover’s Quiche

Author Crystal Paine

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Ingredients

1 unbaked pie crust store bought or homemade
1 + cup leftover meat or protein
1 + cup of whatever cheese you have in the house
1 + cup leftover cooked or frozen veggies
8 large eggs
1.5 cups milk
salt and pepper to taste
seasonings of choice

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400ºF.
Unroll pie crust and press into a 9″ cake, pie, or tart pan.
Dump any (already cooked) leftover meat, cheese, and veggies into the baking dish.
In a medium bowl, combine eggs, milk, seasonings, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
Pour mixture over meat and cheese in baking dish.
Top with additional cheese (if desired).
Place baking dish on a rimmed cookie sheet and cover the edges of the crust with foil.
Bake in preheated oven for 45-55 minutes
Remove foil and continue baking for 15 minutes, or until middle is set a no longer runny.
Remove pan from oven and let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

You really can use whatever you have in the house — don’t be afraid to experiment! However if you’re new to the wonderful world of quiche, here are a few tried-and-true to start with:

Bacon, Swiss, mushroom, and spinach
Ham, cheddar, and broccoli
Ground beef or lamb, feta, onions, and diced or shredded potatoes (they must be cooked)
Sausage, pepper jack, onions, and green peppers

Recipe adapted from Cowboy Quiche.

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Laura is a mama of 4 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.

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