Best 7 Italian Christmas Quiche Recipes

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Indulge in the festive flavors of Italy with our delectable Italian Christmas Quiche! This savory dish combines the comforting warmth of a quiche with a delightful array of traditional Italian ingredients. Featuring a flaky, buttery crust, a rich and creamy filling, and a vibrant medley of cheeses, herbs, and meats, this quiche is a true culinary masterpiece.

Discover two enticing variations of this classic recipe: the Italian Sausage and Spinach Quiche and the Prosciutto and Roasted Red Pepper Quiche. Both quiches are packed with flavorful fillings, ensuring a delightful experience with every bite. The Italian Sausage and Spinach Quiche bursts with the savory goodness of Italian sausage, the earthy notes of spinach, and a blend of Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. On the other hand, the Prosciutto and Roasted Red Pepper Quiche tantalizes the taste buds with its salty prosciutto, the sweetness of roasted red peppers, and a combination of ricotta and Parmesan cheeses.

Whether you're hosting a festive gathering or seeking a cozy meal to warm your heart during the holiday season, our Italian Christmas Quiche is sure to impress. Its vibrant flavors, elegant presentation, and versatility make it a perfect addition to any Christmas brunch, lunch, or dinner spread.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN SAUSAGE QUICHE



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This popular quiche recipe is made with mild Italian sausage, made especially for us by our local butcher. For the best flavor, choose sausage that is not too heavily spiced. -Lee Ann Miller, Millersburg, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Dough for single-crust pie
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
4 teaspoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash garlic powder
Dash cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in. thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edge. Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack until edge is light golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, 3-6 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 375°., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage, onion, green pepper and jalapeno over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain. Spoon into crust and sprinkle with cheese., In a large bowl, whisk remaining ingredients; pour over cheese. Bake until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked quiche. To use, remove from freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Preheat oven to 375°. Place quiche on a baking sheet; cover edge loosely with foil. Bake as directed, increasing time as necessary for a knife inserted in the center to come out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528 calories, Fat 42g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 217mg cholesterol, Sodium 702mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 17g protein.

ITALIAN CHRISTMAS QUICHE



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I was a little worried the Italian seasoning was going to be overpowering. I'm so glad I was wrong. This is one yummy quiche! It's simple to throw together and will be a great holiday breakfast or brunch. So good!

Provided by Deb Lund

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 pepperoni stick, sliced and cut up to make small diced pieces
1/2 box frozen asparagus or about 1 cup of leftover cooked asparagus
3/4 c mozzarella shredded fine
1/2 c Parmesan, shredded finely
1 tsp Italian spice blend
1 1/2 c half and half
4 large eggs
1 9-inch pie crust

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • 2. Prepare a crust for a 9-inch pie plate or use a store-bought crust. Do not prebake.
  • 3. Defrost asparagus and use paper towels to remove excess moisture (if frozen).
  • 4. Sprinkle the pepperoni and asparagus pieces over the bottom of the pie crust.
  • 5. Spread cheeses evenly over the asparagus and pepperoni.
  • 6. Beat the 4 eggs with a whisk until a bit foamy. Stir in half and half and the Italian spices
  • 7. Pour egg mixture over filling.
  • 8. Be sure that no cheese is sticking out too high.
  • 9. Place in oven on middle rack, turn temp down to 350 and bake 30-45 minutes until set. The knife should come out clean if stuck in the middle.

ITALIAN QUICHES



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Yum! This hearty dish tastes like pizza and can be enjoyed for breakfast as well as supper. -Bernice Hancock, Greenville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 2 quiches (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 unbaked pastry shells
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
4 cups (16 ounces) finely shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 medium green pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
6 large eggs
2 cups 2% milk
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Line unpricked crusts with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake 4 minutes. Remove foil; bake 4 minutes longer. Remove from oven; leave oven on., In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Spoon sausage into crusts; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Top with onion and peppers. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk and garlic. Pour over peppers; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese., Cover edges of quiches loosely with foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked quiches up to 3 months. To use, remove from the freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Preheat oven to 400°. Cover edges of crust loosely with foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake 50-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Fat 25g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 155mg cholesterol, Sodium 565mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

ITALIAN QUICHE



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This is a different tasting quiche, but one that surprises you--kids of all ages love it. Great for potlucks, sleep-overs, or just Saturday dinners.

Provided by Quiet Man

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups sausage
1 frozen 9-inch deep dish pie shell
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce with onion
1 cup Bisquick
4 eggs
1/2 cup corn oil
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup mozzarella cheese, freshly shredded
1/2 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

  • Brown sausage until thoroughly cooked.
  • Chop broccoli florets.
  • Mix all ingredients.
  • Pour into the frozen, "deep dish" pie crust.
  • Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.5, Fat 38.2, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 163.5, Sodium 992.7, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.8, Protein 15.2

CHRISTMAS QUICHE



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A delicious breakfast casserole that is our family's traditional breakfast meal every Christmas. Can top with sausage, bacon, or ham. We always use ham.

Provided by Your Sangoma

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup butter
30 ounces square hash browns
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded swiss cheese
1 cup chopped ham
3 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in the bottom of 9x13 pan. Add hash browns and cook at 375 for 25 minutes.
  • Shred cheese and sprinkle on top of hash browns. Spread ham over top of the cheese.
  • Beat eggs, milk, and S&P together. Pour over top of casserole.
  • Bake in oven at 350 for 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1004.5, Fat 64.4, SaturatedFat 25.7, Cholesterol 260.2, Sodium 1289.3, Carbohydrate 79.6, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 4, Protein 27.1

ITALIAN QUICHE



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I got this one from Cucina (yet again) but I have great reasons to post this recipe. Why dont you give it a try and see for yourselves. This quiche freezes really well so you might want to make another quiche and freeze it for another great meal or just in case you get asked for more.

Provided by Pinaygourmet 345142

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 eggs
3/4 cup cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup medium cheddar, coarsely grated
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 small white onion, finely chopped
2 small zucchini, sliced (one green,one yellow)
1 cup fresh spinach, squeezed dry and chopped
1 pre-baked 9 inch pie shell
3 bocconcini, sliced
3 Italian plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and sliced
4 fresh basil leaves, snipped
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
  • Place eggs, cream, salt, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, dried oregano, basil and cheddar cheese in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer for 3 minutes at medium speed.
  • Heat olive oil in a frying pan. Saute the onions, garlic, zucchini and spinach.
  • Arrange the bocconcini cheese slices, tomato slices and sauteed vegetables in the bottom of the pie shell.
  • Pour egg mixture over the vegetables.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until set.
  • Remove from oven. Garnish with snipped basil leaves and toasted pine nuts.
  • Serve hot with green salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723.7, Fat 60.7, SaturatedFat 21.6, Cholesterol 293.9, Sodium 839, Carbohydrate 26.7, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 5.9, Protein 21.4

ITALIAN SAUSAGE CRUSTLESS QUICHE



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In the mood for a savory egg dish? Spicy Italian sausage and smoky Provolone make a delicious quiche perfect for breakfast or lunch with a big green salad.

Provided by Penny Stettinius

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups milk (or cream)
1 cup Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
1 red pepper, roasted, peeled, and chopped
1 1/2 cups provolone cheese, grated
kosher salt
fresh cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon oregano or 1 teaspoon mixed italian seasoning
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Mix the eggs and milk together and whisk well.
  • Sesaon the egg mixture with salt, pepper, and herbs.
  • Spray the oil into a deep pie dish.
  • Layer the sausage and cheese and red pepper into the pie dish and pour the egg mixture on top.
  • Pop into the oven and bake until middle is firm, about 40-45 minutes.
  • Serve with hot Italian bread.

Tips:

  • For a richer quiche, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • Add 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese to the filling for extra flavor.
  • If you don't have time to make your own pie crust, use a store-bought refrigerated pie crust.
  • To prevent the quiche from browning too much, cover it with foil for the first 30 minutes of baking.
  • Let the quiche cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

This Italian Christmas quiche is a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for a holiday brunch or dinner. With its creamy filling, flavorful sausage, and crispy crust, this quiche is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a special dish to make for a holiday gathering, give this Italian Christmas quiche a try. You won't be disappointed!

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