5 Quiches To Help You Wake Up Right

When you want to start your day off right, but are bored of your breakfast regiment, it can be hard to feel motivated to make something great. Quiches are a sophisticated and nutritious way to make a great breakfast. With so many combinations of textures, flavors and colors, there is a quiche for everyone to enjoy. Don’t know how to get started? Here are 5 quiches to help you wake up right.

This classic quiche is a perfect pick me up to start off your day right.

1. Ham And Cheese Quiche

There is nothing quite like the sweet and smokey classic of ham and cheese. This classic quiche is light and fluffy full of that sweet cheddar cheese, soft crunch of onion and that tender taste of ham. When you’re looking to start your day off with that perfect protein kick, try this recipe out. 

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 cup of half and half
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 ½ cup ham, diced
• ½ onion, chopped
• 1 cup swiss cheese, shredded
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 frozen pie crust
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper

Directions

Begin by preheating your oven to 375F. Take a medium saucepan and melt your butter on medium heat. Add in your onion and cook until soft. Next, in a large bowl, whisk together your eggs and half and half. Add in your salt and pepper and stir in your ham and cheese. Add in your cooked onion. Then, pour your filling into the pie crust and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy. 

This quiche is a great way to add those veggies into your diet.

2. Spinach and Artichoke Quiche

If you love the taste of quiche but don’t like that heavy protein punch in your breakfast, this recipe is a must try for you. The sweet flake spinach and the tender meat of the artichoke make for a perfect well balanced breakfast that will leave you wanting more. Treat yourself with a breakfast you can be proud of, with this recipe. 

Ingredients

• 1 deep pie crust
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cups spinach, chopped
• 1 tsp garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 cup Parmesan, shredded
• 1 jar of marinated artichoke hearts
• 4 eggs, whisked
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper

Directions

Begin by heating your oven to 375F. Place your pie crust into a pie tin and press firmly, removing all excess dough. Bake the crust for 9 to 10 minutes until it is light browned. In the meantime, in a medium saucepan, begin to add your butter over medium heat. Add in your garlic and wilt your spinach, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Layer your spinach in your pie crust and add in your artichokes. Beat your eggs, cream, cheese, salt and pepper together. Add into the pie crust. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a knife is inserted in the center and comes out clean. Serve and enjoy. 

This quiche is perfect for when you’re looking for that sense of rustic warmth.

3. Herb and Bell Pepper Quiche

This recipe offers the sweet aromatics of bell peppers and rustic herbs that draw people towards your kitchen. This recipe is a perfect pick me up. With its complex rustic flavors of baked peppers and herbs that will leave you wanting more. 

Ingredients

• 1 pie crust
• 1 onion
• 1 bell pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 4 eggs
• ½ cup sour cream
• ¾ cup whole milk
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper
• ¼ cup parsley
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• Mixed greens
• 1 dash olive oil

Directions

Preheat your oven to 425F. Fit your pie crust into a pie tin, be sure to fold up the sides. Bake your crust until lightly golden brown for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool slightly and reduce the oven heat to 375F. Next, take a medium skillet and heat your olive oil over medium heat. Add in your onion and stir frequently, until soft. Around 5 minutes. Add in your pepper and cook until soft for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in your garlic for an additional minute and remove from heat. In a large  bowl, whisk your eggs, combining milk, sour cream, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Add in your parsley and cheddar. Lightly sprinkle the peppers at the bottom of the crust before adding your egg mixture. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy. 

This quiche is great when you want that taste of tender ribeye.

4. Steakhouse Quiche

This quiche is perfect for when you’re craving that rustic warmth to start off your day. The sweet tender combination of steak, crisp onion and cheddar cheese, make for the perfect wake me up for your day. This recipe is packed full of protein that will impress your friends and help you start the day off right for your next breakfast. 

Ingredients

• 1 pie crust
• 1 pound boneless ribeye
• 5 eggs
• ½ cup onion, diced
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 2 cups half and half
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper

Directions

Preheat your oven to 350F. Place your pie crust into a pie tin and fold over the edges. In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt your butter. Add in your onion, pepper and cook until soft. Next, add in your steak and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk your eggs, add in your half and half, onions, peppers, cheese, steak, salt and pepper. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes. Let the quiche cool for 20 minutes. Serve and enjoy. 

This cheesy quiche is a great way to start off your day right.

5. Three Cheese Quiche

If you’re looking for a quiche classic, this recipe is perfect for you. This quiche is light, fluffy and cheesy, making it a perfect way to start off your day. This quiche is not heavy, unlike some of the other recipes, and leaves with a sense of light freshness. Add in some light protein to your day with this recipe. 

Ingredients

• 1 pie crust
• 2 cups half and half
• 4 eggs
• ⅓ cup chopped onions
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper
• ½ cup cheddar cheese, grated
• ½ cup goat cheese, crumbled
• ½ cup mozzarella, shredded

Directions

Begin by heating up your oven at 350F. Place your pie crust in a pie tin and carefully pinch the edges of the pie crust. In a medium bowl, prepare your filling by whisking your eggs together, green onions, salt, pepper and cheese. Pour your mixture into the pie crust and bake for 45 to 50 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy. 

When you’re looking to liven up your breakfast, quiches are a perfect way to bring life back into your breakfast. With so many flavors, textures and recipes to choose from, there is quiche for everyone to enjoy on this list.