Leek and Squash Quiche

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Leek and Squash Quiche

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This leek and squash quiche is packed with veggies and a creamy custard. With all that butternut squash, it's guilt-free pie for breakfast!

Leek and Squash Quiche

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Ingredients Pie crust Butternut squash Leeks Olive oil Butter Salt and pepper Gruyere Half-and-half Eggs Thyme Dijon Mustard

What is quiche?

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A quiche is a savory custard pie. Milk or cream in the custard creates a silky smooth texture and makes quiche distinct from baked eggs.

Tips and tricks

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Quiche is traditionally made in a straight-edged pan. Bake it in a metal pan with a removable bottom for a showstopper pie.

Tips and tricks

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Blind baking prevents the crust from puffing as it bakes. Dried beans used as pie weights can be re-used over and over again.

Tips and tricks

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The vegetables get cooked before filling the quiche. That way they prevent your filling from being watery or, worse, making your custard separate.

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Bake your quiche until the egg custard is no longer liquid. It should still have a bit of a jiggle when you remove it from the oven.

What to serve with quiche

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- Soup - Salad - Steamed green veggies - Pan-roasted chicken or other simple roast