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Leftover's Quiche


Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour


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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 236mg | Sodium: 314mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 437IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 2mg

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