Best Ever Quiche Recipe: A Step-by-Step Guide to Perfectly Fluffy and Flavorful Quiche

Quiche is the ultimate comfort food that blends a buttery, flaky crust with a rich, creamy filling. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or even dinner, it’s versatile, delicious, and surprisingly simple to make. This Best Ever Quiche Recipe combines a golden crust, savory eggs, cheese, vegetables, and optional meats to create a dish that will impress family and friends. Here’s how to make it perfectly, step by step.

Ingredients

For the crust:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
4–5 tablespoons ice water

For the filling:

4 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter option)
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or gruyère work well)
1 cup vegetables (spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers, or broccoli)
½ cup cooked bacon, ham, or sausage (optional)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional, adds depth to flavor)

Step 1: Prepare the Crust

In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt.
Add cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overwork it.
Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Tip: Chilling the dough helps create a flaky crust.