5 Best Quiche Recipes to Make at Home

If you’re looking for simple, delicious, and versatile meals, these 5 best quiche recipes to make at home are just what you need. Quiche is a wonderful dish that can be enjoyed warm or cold, perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner. In this post, I’ll share a selection of my favourite quiche recipes — including gluten free and sourdough crust options — each bursting with flavour and easy to prepare. Whether you’re cooking for family or friends, these quiches are sure to become staples in your kitchen.

4 of the 5 best quiche recipes salmon and asparagus, bacon, leek and mushroom, sausage and tomato and broccoli and blue cheese

Why Homemade Quiche Recipes Are Worth It

Since I moved to France, I have noticed that so many people here make quiche from scratch at least once a week. Since discovering how easy it is to do, I have begun to make my own quiches too.

There are so many reasons why I love to make quiche for my family, but here are just a few:

It is incredibly versatile and satisfying – we love it for lunch, dinner, packed lunches or even picnics!
If I need to use up some leftover veggies, meat or cheese, making quiche is a great solution!
I like to adapt the recipe to suit what I fancy that day, or what is in season.
It is easy to make ahead, freeze and reheat.
I can easily adapt the recipe to suit allergies or intolerances.

Tips for the Best Quiche Recipe

In my opinion, there are a few things that takes a quiche from ordinary to amazing:

Homemade pastry (check out my sourdough discard pastry crust or my gluten free pastry) – it is easier to make than it sounds, and it really does make all the difference.
A light but creamy egg filling – I prefer not to use cream so the filling is light but still incredibly satisfying.
A good balance of ingredients – getting the right amount of veggies, cheese and meat is essential to a flavourful quiche that has good texture.
Blind baking the pastry – this will help you avoid the dreaded soggy bottom!
Spreading the base with mustard – this gives the quiche an extra kick of umami flavour that really makes a difference<

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My 5 Best Quiche Recipes to Make at Home

Here are five of my favourite homemade quiche recipes — including gluten free and sourdough options — perfect for any occasion. Tap the photos below to explore each recipe in detail.

Salmon and Asparagus Quiche in a grey dish with floral green tea towel

Easy Salmon and Asparagus Quiche

A light and flavourful quiche featuring tender salmon and fresh asparagus, baked in a homemade buttery pastry — perfect for a seasonal lunch or brunch.

Sausage and tomato quiche seen from above

Sausage and Tomato Quiche Recipe

A hearty quiche with spiced sausage and ripe tomatoes, combined with a rich egg custard and crisp pastry, ideal for a comforting meal any time of day.

Broccoli and Blue Cheese Quiche

A flavour-packed vegetarian quiche pairing tender broccoli with tangy blue cheese, balanced by a smooth egg custard and crisp homemade pastry.

Bacon, Leek and Mushroom Quiche

A classic combination of smoky bacon, sweet leeks, and earthy mushrooms in a creamy filling, all encased in a flaky pastry crust for a satisfying dish.

Gluten free quiche lorraine with a sprig of parsley on a checked cloth

Gluten Free Quiche Recipe: A Quiche Lorraine Everyone Can Enjoy

A delicious twist on the traditional Quiche Lorraine, made with a nutty buckwheat and rice flour crust, dairy-free options, and a creamy bacon and egg filling.

Sourdough Discard Pastry Crust

A versatile, buttery pastry crust made using sourdough starter discard, perfect for quiches, tarts, and pies, adding a subtle tang and excellent texture.

What to Serve with Homemade Quiche

Depending on what meal you are serving your quiche for, you might want to try some of these pairings:

Fresh green salad with apple cidre vinaigrette, or during winter this endive, apple and walnut salad
Seasonal vegetable soup
Roasted or steamed veg on the side, or try this roasted veg salad
Cold potato salad or couscous for picnics, or maybe this roasted veg and quinoa salad

How to Store and Reheat Homemade Quiche

Once your quiche is cooked and cooled, it will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can also freeze it. It is possible to reheat the quiche from frozen by covering it with aluminium foil and placing it in a preheated oven at 180°C. See this tutorial for more info. Be careful not to overcook your quiche when warming it otherwise it will dry out.

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FAQs

Can I make quiche ahead of time?

Yes! Quiche is perfect for making ahead. Store in the fridge for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently in the oven.

How do I stop my quiche from going soggy?

Blind bake your pastry crust and cool it slightly before adding the filling, this is essential to getting a nice, crisp base to your quiche.

Can I make quiche without cream?

Absolutely. All of the above recipes use milk and flour instead of cream for a lighter texture and just as much flavour.

What’s the best cheese to use in quiche?

Comté, cheddar, Gruyère, or Emmental all work well. Grating your own cheese (instead of pre-shredded) gives better texture and flavour.

Is it possible to make quiche gluten free or dairy free?

Yes. Use the gluten free buckwheat pastry as described in the Gluten Free Quiche Lorraine Recipe and replace milk with a dairy-free alternative. The quiche will still be full of flavour—even without cheese.

Can I use puff pastry for quiche?

Yes, puff pastry works very well for quiche. I love Farmhouse on Boone’s recipe for puff pastry.

Did you try any of these recipes? Let me know how it turned out below. Don’t forget to take a photo and tag me on social media @candleinthekitchen, I love to see your creations!