Description
Delight in the savory goodness of this Carrot Quiche with Cheddar and Roasted Onions. A perfect blend of flavors and textures in a flaky pie crust that will elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Pie Crust:
1 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Roasted Onions:
2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium yellow onion (thinly sliced)
Quiche Filling:
2 cups carrots (grated or finely chopped), 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 4 large eggs, 1 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare crust: Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish, trim and crimp edges.
- Caramelize onions: Heat olive oil, cook onions until caramelized.
- Add carrots: Cook carrots until tender. Let cool.
- Prepare filling: Whisk eggs, milk, cream, mustard, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add cheddar.
- Assemble and bake: Spread carrot-onion mix in crust, pour in egg mixture. Bake for 35–40 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use aged cheddar.
- This quiche can be made a day ahead and reheated.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with a side salad.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
