Quiche Loreen

A Formula for Quiche

There are four basic parts to a quiche:  the crust, the cheese, the filling and the custard.

The Crust

 Regular Crust:  60 gm margarine, 250 ml flour, dash of salt, 45 ml cold water.  Bake 15 minutes.

Potato Crust:  2 large mashed potatoes, 30 ml butter, 125 ml shredded onion, oil

Combine mashed potato, butter, salt and pepper and onion.  Mix well. Spread into pie pan.

Bake @ 190〫C for 45 minutes.  Remove from oven and fill, then continue baking.

Savoury Crumb Crust:  250 ml fine bread crumbs, 125 ml flour, 125 ml rolled oats, salt, basil, 

marjoram, 125 ml melted butter.  Mix together all ingredients.  Press into pie pan.  Pre-bake at 

180〫C for 10 minutes.

Cheese Crust:  Add 125 packed shredded cheddar cheese to regular crust.

NO CRUST:  I “forget” the crust a lot!  It is healthier and faster, but not as popular.

 The Cheese

This is the first layer in the quiche.  A layer of cheese must be deposited on the crust, because it forms a moisture-resistant barrier between the filling and the crust and keeps the crust from getting soggy.  Recommended types of cheese:  Swiss (especially gruyere) and/or sharp cheddar.  Recommended amount for bottom layer:  125 ml grated (for a small pie plate - increase the cheese for a larger plate). (Save 125 ml grated cheese to add with custard.

 The Filling

Spinach:  400 g chopped and steamed with sautéed onions and nutmeg.

Mushrooms:  400 g sliced and sautéed with oregano and thyme.

Asparagus:  Chopped and steamed (or tinned, drained) with tarragon and dill.

Broccoli:  1 lg stalk chopped and steamed with lemon juice and garlic.

Tomato:  1-2 med tomatoes, sliced and gently sautéed in olive oil with basil and dill.

Zucchini:  (baby marrow) 400 g sautéed with basil and sun-dried tomatoes.

Place filling in pie pan over first layer of cheese.

Then deposit remaining 125 ml shredded cheese on top of that.

 The Custard

Beat together 3 eggs and 250 ml milk.  (4 eggs and 375 ml milk for a large pan).  

Pour into pan, over cheese and filling.

BAKE in a 190〫C oven for 40 - 50 minutes.