Caprese Quiche

Name: Caprese Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 1 9-inch quiche
Ingredients: 1 (9 inch) refrigerated pie crust; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ¼ cup diced onion; 8 large eggs; ¼ teaspoon lemon juice; 10 leaves chopped fresh basil; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 pinch ground black pepper; 2 tomatoes, diced; 1 (12 ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese

Rating: 4.64 stars

67 Ratings
54 Reviews
19 Photos

Delicious Italian style quiche flavored with mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and fresh basil. Simple to make and great for breakfast or lunch!

By Jenn Russo

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

1 hr

total:

1 hr 15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 9-inch quiche

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place pie crust on a pie pan or baking dish.

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Step 2

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and dark brown, 15 to 20 minutes more.
Step 3

Spread mozzarella cheese and tomatoes over the bottom of the pie crust. Whisk eggs, lemon juice, basil, salt, black pepper, and caramelized onion in a large bowl; pour mixture over cheese and tomatoes.
Step 4

Bake in preheated oven until eggs are set and crust is flaky, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

331 calories; protein 18.4g 37% DV; carbohydrates 13.6g 4% DV; fat 22.7g 35% DV; cholesterol 213.2mg 71% DV; sodium 524.7mg 21% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (54)

Most helpful positive review

Baking Nana

07/01/2012

Made this for Faceless Frenzy July 2012. This has great flavor but made with 8 eggs and no milk or cream makes it is rather dense. I would use 4 or 5 eggs and about a cup of half and half or cream. This is perfect for a summer brunch. Read More

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Most helpful critical review

Craig Stark

12/28/2018

A bit bland for my taste... love all the ingredients but probably would consider adding some italian spices to create more flavor Read More

67 Ratings

5 star values: 47
4 star values: 17
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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Baking Nana

07/01/2012

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Zombienewt

10/15/2012

I loved this recipe! I made this yesterday and last week for my family as I just had an urge to make a quiche (the first time was a trial round). Because I couldn't get hold of any basil or mozzarella I instead used oregano (apparently a good basil substitute!) and parmesan. I took one of the reviews into consideration and added lite cream to the 8 eggs for a fluffier lighter texture. I made my own pastry and also added diced button mushrooms the second time - it turned out perfectly! The caramelized onions with the added herbs and tomatoes created such a great heartwarming flavour and the addition of mushrooms added just a little bit more texture to the filling. I will definitely make this again! 5 stars! Read More

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(22)

Nici

02/10/2013

A very tasty quiche- the caramelized onions are so good in this! I only had 6 eggs, so I added in 1/2 cup of milk. Read More

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ahoffort

12/31/2014

Excellent! I added bacon and mushrooms. I fried the onions in the bacon pan. I used lots of dried basil. I doubled the recipe and froze extras for kids lunches (in small tarts) and quick meals. I used 13 eggs and some milk and cream. This made three tender flake pies and twelve mini tarts. I also used a combo of cheeses some homemade. Probably the best quiche I have ever made. I also used strained canned tomatoes as I had no fresh tomatoes. Read More

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shockusa

10/18/2015

I made my own crust and would love to sautee mushrooms with the onions next time. Read More

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PINKFIREBALL21

03/22/2013

This was fantastic! I wouldn't change a thing and I couldn't stop eating it! I used about 3/4 of a 2 cup bag of shredded mozzarella and 5 big leaves of basil. I think the only thing I may do next time (if I have more time) is make homemade pastry because it is so much better than store-bought! Read More

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bchlover86

03/27/2017

This is a delicious easy quiche to make. I served it for a dinner dish along with cabbage salad and steamed artichokes. It was really liked by dinner guest. I'll be making it again, as it has become one of my favorites. Read More

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Virginia Mott

07/03/2017

Like another user I reduced the amount of eggs and added half and half. 6 eggs and about 1/2 cup half and half. Made it lighter. Great quiche. And a great way to use a bunch of eggs and CSA veggies. Read More

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kararowe

04/18/2014

Family LOVED this. Read More

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Craig Stark

12/28/2018

A bit bland for my taste... love all the ingredients but probably would consider adding some italian spices to create more flavor Read More

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Nutritional Information

Caprese Quiche

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 331.2

% Daily Value *

protein: 37 %

carbohydrates: 4 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 5 %

sugars:

fat: 35 %

saturated fat: 41 %

cholesterol: 71 %

vitamin a iu: 15 %

niacin equivalents: 37 %

vitamin b6: 9 %

vitamin c: 8 %

folate: 13 %

calcium: 37 %

iron: 10 %

magnesium: 8 %

potassium: 6 %

sodium: 21 %

thiamin: 14 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Baking Nana

07/01/2012

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Zombienewt

10/15/2012

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Nici

02/10/2013

A very tasty quiche- the caramelized onions are so good in this! I only had 6 eggs, so I added in 1/2 cup of milk.

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(13)

ahoffort

12/31/2014

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shockusa

10/18/2015

I made my own crust and would love to sautee mushrooms with the onions next time.

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PINKFIREBALL21

03/22/2013

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bchlover86

03/27/2017

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Virginia Mott

07/03/2017

Like another user I reduced the amount of eggs and added half and half. 6 eggs and about 1/2 cup half and half. Made it lighter. Great quiche. And a great way to use a bunch of eggs and CSA veggies.

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kararowe