The Only Zucchini Quiche You’ll Ever Need (And Why It’s Magic)
A creamy, savory zucchini quiche featuring a flaky buttery crust and rich Gruyère cheese. Perfect for summer brunches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Ingredients
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- 1 chilled 9-inch pie crust
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp butter for sautéing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and fit pie crust into a pan.
- Sauté sliced zucchini in butter until golden and tender.
- Whisk together eggs, heavy cream, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Layer sautéed zucchini and grated Gruyère in the bottom of the crust.
- Pour the egg mixture over the filling.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the center is set and golden brown.
- Rest for 15 minutes before slicing.