How to Make Caprese Quiche - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you love the classic flavors of a Caprese salad, then you’re going to adore this Caprese Quiche. It combines the traditional ingredients of mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil with the creamy, rich texture of a quiche. Whether you’re hosting a brunch, lunch, or dinner, this dish is a versatile and delicious addition to any meal.

The beauty of this Caprese Quiche lies in its simplicity. With just a few basic ingredients, you can create a dish that is bursting with flavor. The buttery cr...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch quiche

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place pie crust in a pie pan or baking dish.
  • 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 onion is very tender and dark brown, 15 to 20 minutes more.
  • Spread mozzarella cheese and tomatoes over the bottom of pie crust. Whisk eggs, lemon juice, basil, salt, black pepper, and caramelized onion in a large bowl; pour mixture over cheese and tomatoes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until eggs are set and crust is flaky, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    331 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 213mg
    • Sodium: 525mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 367mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 201mg