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    Home » Round Up » What To Serve with Quiche in Winter

    What To Serve with Quiche in Winter

    Published on Oct 31, 2022 Modified: Oct 31, 2022 by Melissa Torres This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

    French Quiche is creamy, flavorful and so delicious! It’s the perfect dish for breakfast or brunch, and goes well with almost anything. If you’re unsure what to serve alongside quiche, especially in the wintertime, here are 20 ideas to help you out!

    Whole quiche.

    Quiche is such an amazing dish. What’s not to love about a buttery, flaky crust filled with eggs, cream, cheese and basically any vegetables you want?

    As temperatures dip, a warm slice of cheesy quiche becomes even more appealing any time of day. It’s a great choice to enjoy for a quick lunch but could also be the perfect dish for a flavorful breakfast food or a light evening meal. And if you’re a breakfast-for-dinner kind of person (like me!), it can even be the perfect evening meal! 

    It can take some effort to find just the right quiche recipe that has the perfect flavor and texture, but once you find your favorite, the next step is finding the perfect side dish to go along with it. I’ve got a few ideas to help with that!

    FAQs

    What is the Secret to a Good Quiche?

    There are several secrets to making a good, rich quiche. As with most recipes, you get out what you put in, so it’s important to start with quality ingredients. Don’t try to make unnecessary substitutions. 

    The extra fat in heavy cream adds a lot to the texture of the custard. Many variations of American quiche are made with mostly eggs and a small amount of milk or cream. A high quality quiche allows heavy cream to add fluffiness to the mix. 

    Another good tip is to blind bake your crust for a few minutes before adding the filling. Many people complain that the crust of their homemade quiche always ends up soggy, and this quick step can help prevent that.
    One last tip is to watch your cooking time. You do not want to overcook your quiche as it will ruin the fluffy texture. 

    My recipe for Ham and Cheese Quiche takes all of these tips and more into account to give you the most perfect Quiche recipe.  

    How Can I Make My Quiche Fluffy?

    For the fluffiest quiche, select a recipe that calls for cream and allow your eggs to come to room temperature before cracking. You should also whisk your custard with a whisk to add some air.

    What Fillings Can You Put in Quiche?

    There are so many different ways to make a quiche! You can add any meat, vegetables or cheese, but just be careful that the flavors mix well together. 

    A typical French Quiche Lorraine is made with ham or bacon, eggs and cheese. Bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, onion and sauteed mushrooms are other popular quiche fillings.

    How Do You Prevent a Soggy Bottom?

    As mentioned above, it’s important to blind bake your crust in a quiche recipe. I also suggest adding an egg wash and baking the crust for another minute before adding your filling for an extra layer of protection.

    My Favorite Quiche Recipes

    • I fell in love with quiche after trying this Ham and Cheese Quiche in France. So simple and so delicious!
    • This Butternut Squash Quiche from Gimme Some Oven is full of delicious seasonal flavors.
    • This Brussel Sprout and Apple Quiche from The Candid Appetite brings together some unique flavors and showcases the versatility of a good quiche.

    Expert tips

    Small bowl of chopped ham next to a quiche that's cut into pie pieces and two slices removed.
    • If you are nervous about making your own pie crust or don’t have much time, you can use a premade one. This cuts down significantly on the prep time for this dish.
    • If your pie crust is cracking while you are trying to roll it, let it come to room temperature before continuing. 
    • You’ll know your quiche is ready when the filling looks a bit like jello. It should jiggle ever so slightly without being runny.
    • Let your quiche cool before trying to serve it. If you cut into it too soon it may fall apart. Letting it cool slightly will give you the perfect slice of quiche.

    What to Serve with Quiche

    Sides: Classic tomato soup, vegetable bisque, simple green salad, roasted vegetables, fresh fruit salad, green beans, hash browns, sweet potatoes, sweet potato fries, cottage cheese, baby spring mix with balsamic vinegar, arugula salad

    Carbs: Blueberry muffins, French bread, croissant, crusty bread, cinnamon rolls, garlic bread

    Drinks: Orange juice, iced tea

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