A quiche is one of the most versatile dishes you can make and Ina’s quiche recipes are super quick & simple.
This is a list of the most popular Ina Garten quiche recipes, starting with her most popular bacon quiche Lorraine in position 1. The other recipes are variants on the classic Ina Garten quiche to suit different tastes or diets.
Dont worry if you havent made a quiche before, or dont have all the ingredients. Ina keeps things simple so you can easily adapt any of these recipes depending on your taste or what you have available in the kitchen.
If you are unsure of anything, I included a number of quiche making tips in the recipe for Ina Garten’s classic quiche (item number 1 below). These tips will apply to almost any quiche recipe, making the process quicker and easier.
General Things To Remember When Cooking A Quiche
Some general comments before I move to the recipes.
What is a quiche – A quiche is essentially a French inspired pie. They will always pair well with white wine or any number of French inspired side dishes.
How easy is it to cook a quiche – If you have enough pastry to use as a pie crust and a few eggs and some milk (or heavy cream), you can make a quiche. From there you can really add what ever you like – or whatever you have if its leftovers night. The Barefoot Contessa’s quiche recipes will give you some of the best flavour combinations and you can vary them however you like.
How to serve them – You can make them ahead of time and eat them cold, or enjoy them warm out of the oven. Depending on your setting you can eat them with cutlery or even cut them up as finger food.
No pastry, no problem – A quiche can be made without a crust if you don’t have the pastry or want to keep the calories down. If you’re thinking about going crust-less, you could consider cooking a frittata. (A frittata is an Italian inspired dish, very similar to a quiche but it is not a pie and doesnt have a crust). We created a list of the most popular frittata recipes online, and even a list of Ina Garten frittata recipes if you want to check them out.
Now with the list. Item 1, Ina Garten’s classic quiche is my favorite.
With the full recipe, tips, variation ideas and step by step instruction video (less than 2 minute runtime), this post will teach you how to make Ina Garten’s classic bacon quiche Lorraine – a firm favorite at any picnic or garden party.
This is a great introduction to quiche. If you want to turn this into a crustless quiche, make sure the dish is well greased before you add the mixture.
To make this quiche recipe you will need all purpose flour, salt, butter, water, eggs, heavy cream, bacon, onion, shredded cheese, and salt and pepper to taste.
The crust is baked before the filling is added. Make sure you leave the crust to cool for at least 30 minutes before you add the filling.
When the filling has been added to the quiche, bake it again for around 30 minutes until the creamy egg mixture has set. Take the quiche out of the oven and leave it to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
This will ensure that the pastry won’t crumble or fall apart when you slice into it.
This quiche pairs well with almost anything, but its a good idea to add something smooth and silky, like Ina Garten’s spinach gratin, to compliment the crunch in the crust and the saltiness of the bacon.
If you are looking for a vegetarian quiche recipe then this spinach quiche by Ina Garten is perfect (see also “Amazing Ina Garten Sweet Potato Recipes To Try Today“). It is a great source of protein due to the eggs and you can add in extra vegetables if you want to.
This quiche uses smoked gouda as the cheese, which works really well with the delicate flavor of the spinach. It also makes a nice change to the usual choices of cheddar or mozzarella.
The great thing about this recipe is that it is totally customizable – you can add a second type of cheese if you like, or dot some tomatoes on the top of the quiche before baking.
The secret ingredient in this recipe is the dash of nutmeg. It makes a big difference to the flavor and will elevate your quiche to the next level. A top tip for cooking with spinach is that certain varieties release a lot of water.
You don’t want to make your quiche filling too runny, so it is a good idea to drain the spinach or to use a paper towel to absorb some of the excess liquid before you add the spinach to the eggs.
You might not think to put crab in a quiche, but Ina Garten proves that it is a great combination of flavors and textures. If you have leftover crab meat then this is a great way to use it up.
Alternatively you can buy crab meat especially for this recipe, as it is a great way to work crab into your everyday meals.
The rich egg filling doesn’t just contain succulent crab meat. This quiche is also filled with leeks, fresh parsley and gruyere cheese. The flavors complement each other really well and you will be blown away by the final result.
If you want to impress your family at the next picnic or make a sophisticated light dinner to enjoy with a prawn salad, this crab quiche is the ideal recipe.
This recipe is technically for frittata, not crustless quiche, but they are very similar. A frittata is an Italian egg dish that is very much like a Spanish omelet.
A rich mixture of eggs and cheese, along with any other fillings you might want to include, is whisked together and then baked in the oven. It is essentially like making a quiche without using a crust.
Frittata is a versatile dish, just like quiche, so you can customize the recipe and include lots of different ingredients. You could make a bacon and leek frittata, a tomato and feta frittata, or even a sausage and black olive frittata.
This particular uses basil, potatoes, and two different types of cheese to make an irresistible filling. Frittata makes a lovely lunch when served with a side salad, or it can be used as a side dish to a larger meal.
If you are hosting a party, you might want to consider making miniature quiches to go on a buffet table.
They also make wonderful appetizers. The only problem is, it can be quite fiddly to make mini pastry cases. A more simple option is to make mini crustless quiches.
This recipe is for mini frittatas – as explained above, a frittata is a baked egg dish that is essentially a crustless quiche. This recipe uses a delicious filling of prosciutto, leeks, spinach, basil, and two types of Italian cheese.
You can use whatever fillings you fancy, but this flavor combination is outstanding.
The main ingredient of quiche is eggs, so you might think that it is impossible to make a vegan quiche. You will change your mind once you try this recipe for vegan quiche.
Instead of eggs, this quiche uses silken tofu and nutritional yeast. The result is a soft texture and a warm, yellow color that is very similar to eggs.
Make sure you remember to use vegan butter when making the pastry. This recipe doesn’t use any cheese, but you could add some vegan cheese if you wanted to.
The main filling is spinach and tomato, but you could add in some onion and bell pepper if you wanted more color, texture and flavor. The filling is seasoned with garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper and ground turmeric.
The turmeric not only adds depth of flavor but also contributes to the warm yellow color.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some frequently asked questions about cooking quiche.
Can You Use A Store Bought Pastry Crust?
If you want to save yourself some time and effort, you can use a store bought pastry crust instead of making your own pastry from scratch. Most of the store bought pastry crusts are almost as nice as a homemade one.
What Can You Put In Your Quiche?
One of the great things about quiche is that you can fill it with whatever you fancy – bacon, crab meat, spinach, tomatoes, cheese, olives – anything goes!
It is best to cook any meat before adding it to the quiche to ensure that it is safe to eat.
Do You Need To Use Cheese In A Quiche?
A lot of quiches use cheese in the recipe, but it is not compulsory.
If you are making a quiche for someone with a lactose intolerance, you can use vegan butter or vegetable lard to make the pastry and you can leave out the cheese.
Cutting out the cheese is also a great way to reduce the fat in a recipe to make it more healthy.
How Long Does Quiche Last?
Once you have made your quiche, you can store it in the refrigerator.
Most quiches will last for around 3 to 5 days if stored correctly, but it depends on the fillings you have used and how fresh the ingredients were when you made the quiche.
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