A Gruyère quiche is a savory tart made with a flaky pastry crust filled with a mixture of eggs, cream, and Gruyère cheese.
It often includes other ingredients like bacon, onions, and herbs for added flavor. The quiche is typically baked until the filling is set and the top is golden brown, resulting in a delicious and creamy, cheesy filling with a rich, nutty flavor from the Gruyère cheese. It can be served as a breakfast, brunch, or lunch dish.
Gruyere Quiche Recipe
Crust Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 cup Fused Leek Olive Oil
1⁄4 cup ice cold water
Crust directions:
Step 1:
Mix flour and salt with fork. Beat leek olive oil and water with whisk or fork to incorporate.
Step 2:
Pour into flour and mix with fork until evenly distributed and a crumbly dough begins to form. Evenly pat/press pie crust into a 9″ pide dish.
Quiche filling Ingredients:
1/2 pound cooked bacon crumbled (optional)
1 1/3 cup asparagus chopped
1 cup Gruyere cheese shredded
5 large eggs
1 cup Half & Half
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 fresh ground pepper
2 teaspoons of salt (or to taste)
Quiche directions:
Step 1:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Step 2:
Chop raw asparagus into 1/2 inch pieces.
Step 3:
In a small bowl whisk together eggs, half & half and seasonings until combined.
Step 4:
Add the cooked crumbled bacon, cheese and chopped asparagus, into the pie shell.
Step 5:
Pour egg mixture over the bacon, cheese and asparagus.
Step 6:
Bake in preheated 400 F. oven for 15 minutes. Then reduce heat, leaving the pie in the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for an additional 35 minutes.
Step 7:
The quiche will turn a nice golden brown on top which should indicate doneness. The center of the quiche should be just set and barely jiggle when moved. It will continue to cook and set once removed from oven.
Step 8:
Remove from oven and allow to sit at least 25 minutes before serving. This quiche is fabulous when cooled to room temperature and can easily be reheated with great results.
Serves 6-8
As you savor the last forkful of our Gruyere Quiche, let the lingering notes of nutty richness and buttery crust linger, a testament to the exquisite balance achieved in each bite. Share this culinary masterpiece with loved ones, turning every meal into a moment of indulgence and connection. From its golden crust to the creamy interior, this quiche is a symphony of flavors that transcends the ordinary. Embrace the joy of creating something extraordinary in your kitchen, and may the warmth of this Gruyere Quiche linger in your memories, inviting you to return to its delicious embrace time and again.
