French Egg and Cheese Quiche
FrenchOther InternationalDesi eggsHard
A French egg and cheese quiche in a crisp pastry shell with a creamy, savoury filling. A classic bake for brunch or a light dinner.
Prep time15 min
Cook time35 min
Total time50 min
Servings4
Ingredients
- 3 Desi eggs
- 100ml milk
- 100g grated cheese (cheddar works)
- 1 ready-made pastry shell (or samosa pastry pressed into a tin)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt, black pepper and a pinch of nutmeg
Method
- Melt the butter and soften the onion; cool slightly.
- Whisk the eggs, milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
- Stir in the cheese and onion.
- Pour into the pastry shell.
- Bake at 180°C for 30–35 minutes until set and golden.
- Rest for 5 minutes, slice and serve.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)380 kcal
Protein (estimate)16 g
Fat (estimate)24 g
Carbs (estimate)22 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Nutrition values are estimates. A ready-made pastry shell saves time; samosa pastry pressed into a tin works too. Cook eggs fully. Contains egg, wheat and milk.