Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Goat Cheese and Leek Quiche, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This savory dish features a flaky, golden-brown crust encasing a velvety filling of creamy goat cheese, tender leeks, and a hint of nutmeg. Served with a crisp side salad, it's a perfect brunch, lunch, or light dinner option. If you're looking for variations, we've included recipes for a classic Quiche Lorraine, a vegetarian-friendly Spinach and Feta Quiche, and a hearty Sausage and Cheddar Quiche. Each recipe is carefully crafted to ensure a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making them ideal for any occasion. Let's get started on your quiche-making adventure!
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GOAT CHEESE AND LEEK QUICHE
Best brunch quiche ever. Serve with fresh green salad.
Provided by Allyson
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs Quiche
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prick pie crust all over with a fork; place on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 15 minutes. Remove crust and set aside to cool slightly; reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees (190 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and simmer leeks just until tender, about 7 minutes; drain thoroughly.
- Whisk eggs, heavy cream, milk, chives, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Spread leeks evenly over bottom of pie crust; dot with goat cheese. Pour egg mixture over leeks.
- Bake in the preheated oven until puffed, lightly browned, and a sharp knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Remove to cool until warm or room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 129.3 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 361.3 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
LEEK AND GOAT CHEESE QUICHE
The recipe is from America's Test Kitchen, with some minor modifications made by me (highlighted in italics). Goat cheese should be fairly easy to find in any decent supermarket. I found the best value for it at a warehouse club, where they were charging less for a pound of it than a normal grocery store charged for half the amount. Make sure to wash leeks thoroughly, as they can be gritty.
Provided by Columbus Foodie
Categories Savory Pies
Time 55m
Yield 1 quiche, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Adjust oven rack to center position and heat oven to 375 degrees.
- Sauté white parts leeks in butter over medium heat until soft, 10-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk all remaining ingredients except goat cheese in medium bowl.
- Spread goat cheese and leeks evenly over bottom of warm pie shell and set shell on oven rack.
- Pour in custard mixture to 1/2-inch below crust rim.
- Bake until lightly golden brown and a knife blade inserted about one inch from the edge comes out clean, and center feels set but soft like gelatin, 32 to 35 minutes.
- Transfer quiche to rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.9, Fat 34.7, SaturatedFat 17.3, Cholesterol 209.3, Sodium 503, Carbohydrate 21.1, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.5, Protein 11
LEEK AND GOAT CHEESE QUICHE
Steps:
- 1. 1. Adjust oven rack to center position and heat oven to 375 degrees. Sauté white parts leeks in butter over medium heat until soft, 5-7 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk all remaining ingredients except goat cheese in medium bowl. 2. 2. Spread goat cheese and leeks evenly over bottom of warm pie shell and set shell on oven rack. Pour in custard mixture to 1/2-inch below crust rim. Bake until lightly golden brown and a knife blade inserted about one inch from the edge comes out clean, and center feels set but soft like gelatin, 32 to 35 minutes. Transfer quiche to rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the quiche will be. This means using fresh leeks, goat cheese, and eggs.
- Don't overcook the leeks. They should be softened but still have a bit of a bite to them.
- Use a good quality pastry dough. You can either make your own or use a store-bought dough. If you're using a store-bought dough, be sure to thaw it according to the package directions.
- Don't overfill the quiche. The filling should come about 3/4 of the way up the sides of the pan.
- Bake the quiche until it is set in the center. A toothpick inserted into the center of the quiche should come out clean.
- Let the quiche cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. This will help it to set and make it easier to slice.
Conclusion:
Goat cheese and leek quiche is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover leeks and goat cheese, and it can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, you will be able to make this quiche with ease. So next time you are looking for a new recipe to try, give goat cheese and leek quiche a try. You won't be disappointed!
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