Description
This Zucchini Mushroom Quiche is a delicious and satisfying savory dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. It combines roasted zucchini, mushrooms, and onions with a fluffy egg and cheddar cheese mixture baked to golden perfection. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this quiche is ideal for a quick and nutritious meal that serves four.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 small zucchini, sliced about ¼” thick
- 4 ounces mushrooms, chopped
- ½ medium onion, chopped
Egg Mixture
- 5 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt, divided
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking sheet with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Roast vegetables: Place the chopped onions, mushrooms, and zucchini on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with half a teaspoon of garlic salt for seasoning. Roast the vegetables in the oven for 5 minutes, then remove and stir to ensure even cooking. Return the tray to the oven and roast for an additional 5 minutes until tender.
- Transfer vegetables to quiche pan: Carefully remove the roasted vegetables from the baking sheet and transfer them into a prepared quiche pan, spreading them out evenly.
- Adjust oven temperature: Lower the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) for baking the quiche.
- Prepare the egg mixture: In a large bowl, whisk the 5 large eggs thoroughly until well combined. Add the remaining half teaspoon of garlic salt, baking powder, all-purpose flour, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon until fully incorporated.
- Combine and bake: Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the roasted vegetable mixture in the quiche pan, spreading it evenly to coat all the veggies. Place the quiche in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the quiche is set and the top turns golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Remove the quiche from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This resting time helps the quiche firm up for easier slicing.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for better mixing and a fluffier quiche.
- You can substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend if needed.
- For a vegetarian option, ensure the cheese is made without animal rennet.
- Feel free to add herbs like thyme or parsley for extra flavor.
- This quiche reheats well in the oven or microwave and makes great leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
