Best 7 Crab And Cheddar Quiche Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that blends the richness of crab and the creamy goodness of cheddar cheese in a flaky, golden-brown crust. This crab and cheddar quiche is a delightful dish perfect for brunch, lunch, or even dinner. With its simple yet elegant presentation, it's sure to impress your family and friends.

This recipe offers two variations to cater to different dietary preferences. The classic crab and cheddar quiche uses a traditional buttery crust, while the gluten-free version features a flaky almond flour crust. Both variations are filled with a luscious mixture of crab meat, cheddar cheese, eggs, and seasonings, ensuring a flavorful and satisfying experience in every bite.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB QUICHE



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My husband loves quiche and he asked me if I could try to make him one. I decided to try a crab quiche, and it was gone in one sitting. You won't be disappointed!

Provided by JIMZGRL

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (9 inch) deep dish frozen pie crust
4 eggs
1 cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
3 dashes hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™), or to taste
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, flaked
1 green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake the pie crust for about 10 minutes, until just starting to brown. Remove from the oven, and allow to cool.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Stir in shredded cheese, onion and imitation crab. Pour into the pie shell.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, then turn off the oven, but leave the door closed. Leave quiche in the oven for an additional 20 to 30 minutes until firm. This will give it a smoother texture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 154.1 mg, Fat 26.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 691 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

CRAB QUICHE WITH CHEESE



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This delicious crab quiche recipe is perfect for a lunch or brunch. It is made with fresh crabmeat, Swiss cheese, eggs, and a dash of nutmeg.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Appetizer     Entree     Lunch     Dinner     Brunch     Pie

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (9-inch) pie crust dough
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 cup crabmeat
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese ( divided )
3 eggs
1 cup half and half
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash of white pepper or hot pepper sauce
Dash of nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Serve hot or at room temperature. Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 586 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 22 g, ServingSize 6 to 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CRAB AND CHEDDAR QUICHE



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Easy crab quiche. Great for any meal or occasion.

Provided by Shelley

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Quiche

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
3 eggs
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup whole milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup crabmeat
1 pinch seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®), or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat eggs, mayonnaise, milk, flour, and 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning in a bowl until smooth and creamy; stir Cheddar cheese and parsley into egg mixture. Gently fold crabmeat into the filling.
  • Pour crabmeat filling into the pie crust. Sprinkle a pinch of seafood seasoning over the quiche.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center of the quiche comes out clean and the top is lightly browned, 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 104.2 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 452.6 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

CRAB QUICHE



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Chopped green onions and sweet red pepper bring a bit of color to this golden entree. The creamy filling features imitation crabmeat and Swiss cheese. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon butter
3 large eggs
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup flaked imitation crabmeat, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge.Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake for 5 minutes; remove foil. Bake 5 minutes longer. Immediately sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese over crust., Reduce heat to 375°. In a skillet, saute red pepper and onions in butter until tender. , In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, salt and pepper. Stir in the crab, red pepper mixture and remaining cheese. Pour into crust., Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 432mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.

CHEESY CHEDDAR CRAB QUICHE



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Fix it and forget it for 45 minutes. I combined ideas from several recipes to create this somewhat lighter version of quiche for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Elegant, high in protein, high in flavor. Serves well as a main course or entire meal.

Provided by Stoblogger

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 1 quiche, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pie crust, unbaked
4 large eggs, beaten
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon chesapeake Old Bay Seasoning
8 ounces lump crab or 8 ounces imitation crabmeat
1 dash salt
1 dash black pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare the crust, if using frozen, thaw completely on counter before filling.
  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Beat the eggs, stir in the shredded cheese, half-n-half, Old Bay seasoning, and shredded crab meat.
  • Old Bay Seasoning contains both salt and pepper so you may not need to add additional salt or pepper. I don't.
  • Pour into unbaked pie shell.
  • Place on center oven rack for 35 minutes. Cover just the edges of crust with foil if they are browning too quickly.
  • Check center of quiche, if jiggly, bake 10 more minutes or until center is done to your preference.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes, serve hot with tomato slices or salad.

CHEDDAR CRAB QUICHE



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For a completely vegetarian quiche, leave the crab out. I used this recipe for a friend that was having some problems with finding a lower fat recipe, using reduced fat cheese and liquid egg substitute. Obviously we can add the fat back in if you like!

Provided by TishT

Categories     Crab

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 Quiche, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces frozen hash browns, thawed
1 (6 ounce) can white crab meat, drained and rinsed
4 ounces reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup liquid egg substitute
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated skim milk
1/4 cup minced onion
1/4 cup dried tomatoe
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425F degrees.
  • Place the thawed hash browns in a prepared dish.
  • Using your hands, press the potatoes evenly over the bottom of the dish and then spray the potatoes with non stick spray.
  • Place the dish in the preheated oven until the potatoes are lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove the potato crust from the oven and sprinkle the crab meat and cheese evenly over the crust.
  • Combine the egg substitute, milk, onion, dried tomato bits, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a bowl.
  • Mix well and slowly pour the mixture over the top and sprinkle with parsley Bake the quiche for 15 minutes and then reduce the temperature to 300°F and bake until a knife inserted 1 inch from the edge comes out clean, 30-35 minutes longer.
  • Alolw the quiche to rest 10 minutes before cutting.
  • Note: If you are going to freeze the quiche for later, freeze on a tray; then wrap with freezer paper, heavy-duty aluminum foil, or slide it into a freezer bag.
  • Seal, label and freeze up to two months.
  • Do not thaw before reheating.
  • Unwrap and bake in a 375°F oven for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through.

GRISWOLD INN BROCCOLI, CRAB AND CHEDDAR QUICHE



Griswold Inn Broccoli, Crab and Cheddar Quiche image

Since 1776, The Griswold Inn in Essex, Connecticut has offered weary travelers fine food and shelter. Today, it is one of America's most comforting links with the past. The inn is renowned for its delicious American cuisine featuring the freshest ingredients.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pie crust (your own recipe, Classic Pie Crust, Idiot Proof Step-By-Step Photo Tutorial or store bought)
1 cup broccoli, chopped
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can crabmeat, drained
4 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
3 eggs
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Place pie crust in pie pan; prick evenly with a fork and bake for 7 minutes.
  • Remove from oven; place broccoli and crab evenly over the bottom of the pie shell.
  • Cover with cheese.
  • Beat eggs; add cream and seasonings and mix well.
  • Pour slowly over cheese so that the mixture spreads evenly.
  • Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cut into wedges to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.9, Fat 33.5, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 176.2, Sodium 603.5, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.5, Protein 14.8

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your quiche. Look for fresh crab meat, sharp cheddar cheese, and flaky puff pastry dough.
  • Don't overcook the quiche: The quiche is done when the center is just set and the edges are golden brown. Overcooking will make the quiche dry and tough.
  • Let the quiche cool slightly before serving: This will help the quiche to hold its shape and make it easier to slice.
  • Serve the quiche with a side salad or soup: This will make a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Crab and cheddar quiche is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also easy to make, so it's a great option for busy weeknights. With a few simple tips, you can make a quiche that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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