Food & Cooking Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Recipes 23 Quiche Recipes That Are Delicious for Breakfast or Brunch From plenty of classics to surprising riffs that will impress anyone at your table. By Kelly Vaughan Kelly Vaughan Kelly is a former associate digital food editor for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 24, 2024 Close Photo: Romulo Yanes A quiche is a tart made with pie crust and a creamy, savory custard filling. The simplest version calls for eggs, heavy cream, whole milk, salt, and pepper—but quiche often stars cheese, bacon, other meat, and all kinds of vegetables. Most of our quiche recipes are made in a pie pan, but we also have deep-dish quiches (so, more filling than crust!) and large-format rectangular quiches. We think the crust is particularly important—and we like to mix it up. Pâte brisée is classic, but we love the spectacular look and crunch of puff pastry crusts (made with frozen puff pastry); we have gluten-free options, too. Whatever crust (and fillings) you choose, all of the quiches in this collection are delicious for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. Our 20 Most Popular Brunch Recipes 01 of 23 Spinach-and-Cheddar Slab Quiche Julia Gartland When you need to feed a crowd and don't have a lot of time for prep work, make this sheet-pan quiche using store-bought puff pastry. It's packed with sharp cheddar cheese and chopped spinach. View Recipe 02 of 23 Carrot-Parmesan Quiche Lennart Weibull Who says a quiche should be round? Not us. We're fans of the large-format rectangular quiche. This spectacular Carrot-Parmesan version should be the centerpiece at your next brunch. The crust is store-bought puff pastry that you can blind-bake a day ahead. The filling is a mix of carrot purée and eggs cut with garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan, which skew it more savory. View Recipe 03 of 23 Bacon and Spinach Quiche Bryan Gardner This quiche has all the makings of a bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich. Cooked, crumbled bacon and shredded Swiss cheese are whisked into the custard mixture, which is topped with baby spinach. View Recipe 04 of 23 Classic Quiche Romulo Yanes Master the art of making a quiche with this essential recipe. It starts with an all-butter crust which is filled with a simple custard of eggs, heavy cream, whole milk, and seasonings for a delicious breakfast dish. View Recipe 05 of 23 Cherry Tomatoes and Pecorino Quiche Romulo Yanes With cherry red tomatoes and a pecorino cheese custard filling, this quiche looks a little like a classic pizza. But it's totally apt—and absolutely delectable—for brunch. View Recipe 06 of 23 Crustless Broccoli-Cheddar Quiches Want to skip the crust entirely? Opt for these tiny riffs on everyone's favorite quiche—broccoli cheddar. View Recipe 07 of 23 Fresh Herbs Quiche Romulo Yanes This quiche recipe may look intimidating to prepare, but we promise you can do it (so long as you're armed with a springform pan). It's a different take on a breakfast favorite. Garnish with fresh herb sprigs, which add freshness to the custard. View Recipe 08 of 23 Rainbow-Chard Quiche Lennart Weibull Looking for a way to add a little bit of color to your quiche? Use rainbow Swiss chard, which has stems that come in a wide array of bright colors such as pink, yellow, and orange. Plus, this recipe is easier than ever, thanks to a crust made with store-bought phyllo dough, so you'll want to make it right away. View Recipe 09 of 23 Asparagus Custard Tart Jonathan Lovekin This tart is unapologetically rich—there is puff pastry, Gruyère and goat cheese, and heavy cream—yet the overall effect is light. It's an elegant, make-ahead addition to a festive spread, but paired with a green salad, it also makes a satisfying supper on its own. View Recipe 10 of 23 Sausage-Potato Quiche Spicy sausage, tender potato, and a good measure of Parmesan cheese make this quiche a stick-to-your-ribs brunch dish. View Recipe 11 of 23 Potato-Crusted Herb Quiche Ryan Liebe Instead of the usual pastry crust, the base of this quiche is made with thinly sliced potatoes, which get golden and crispy in the oven. They're covered with an herb custard and baked until set. View Recipe 12 of 23 Spinach and Gruyere Quiche Romulo Yanes Here's a fabulous vegetarian quiche recipe that everyone will want a slice of. It calls for fresh spinach, which adds color and texture to the rich custard. A buttery crust is the perfect vessel for the filling. View Recipe 13 of 23 Bacon and Scallion Quiche Romulo Yanes Maybe you know and love bacon and spinach for quiche? Then you're ready for this next step in quiche filling: scallions and bacon. Quiche is best served at room temperature, making it the ultimate make-ahead brunch recipe. View Recipe 14 of 23 Bacon-Cheese Quiche Romulo Yanes You can't go wrong with this classic creamy egg custard with bacon, Gruyère cheese, and caramelized onions in flaky pastry. View Recipe 15 of 23 Gluten-Free Ham-and-Swiss Quiche A tender gluten-free pie crust—plus a rich, savory filling—adds up to a favorite quiche that everyone can enjoy. View Recipe 16 of 23 Shallot-Mushroom Quiche Fontina cheese, sautéed mushrooms, and caramelized shallots give this vegetarian quiche plenty of savory depth. View Recipe 17 of 23 Butternut Squash and Bacon Quiche Arrange thin slices of butternut squash, whole bacon strips, and sage leaves over a custardy filling to make this a piece of edible art that serves as both the main dish and centerpiece. View Recipe 18 of 23 Ham and Potato Bake This hearty, crustless quiche gets a touch of green from your choice of frozen broccoli, spinach, or peas. Use pre-cooked, sugar-baked ham for an even speedier addition. View Recipe 19 of 23 Caramelized Garlic Tart Tender sautéed garlic cloves make a flavorful filling for this quiche-like tart. Two varieties of goat cheese, garlic cloves, and a touch of balsamic vinegar are scattered in a tart shell before the custard is poured on top. View Recipe 20 of 23 Asparagus, Leek, and Gruyere Quiche The ideal centerpiece for a spring brunch, this quiche combines sautéed asparagus and leeks with Gruyère cheese in a buttery pastry crust. Serve the quiche with fruit salad and muffins for a lovely morning meal. View Recipe 21 of 23 Swiss Chard, Mushroom, and White Cheddar Quiche Made on a rimmed baking sheet, this family-size quiche serves 12 to 15 people. Swiss chard adds texture and color to the filling, which is made with eggs, half-and-half, and cheddar cheese. View Recipe 22 of 23 Quiche Lorraine This well-known dish—originated in Lorraine, France—isn't complex at all. The classic recipe calls only for eggs, cream, and thick chunks of bacon. Forego the cheese, and focus on quality ingredients to make the best of it. Fridge-friendly quiche Lorraine is also a great option to have handy for an impromptu brunch! View Recipe 23 of 23 Broccoli-Cheddar Quiche Romulo Yanes If quiche is a crowd-pleasing dish, then this recipe is a guaranteed winner; broccoli florets and cheddar cheese are a combination that kids and adults can agree on at any meal. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit