Best 5 Mushroom Quiche Or Gratin Adapted From Julia Child Recipes

Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable mushroom quiche and gratin recipes, adapted from the legendary Julia Child. These dishes are a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring a creamy, savory filling nestled within a flaky, buttery crust. The mushroom quiche is a classic French dish, while the gratin offers a rich, cheesy variation. Both recipes are perfect for any occasion, from a cozy brunch to an elegant dinner party.

**Mushroom Quiche:**
Our mushroom quiche recipe features a luscious filling of sautéed mushrooms, onions, and herbs, enveloped in a velvety custard made from eggs, cream, and milk. The quiche is baked in a flaky, buttery crust, resulting in a golden-brown masterpiece that is both visually appealing and tantalizing to the taste buds.

**Mushroom Gratin:**
The mushroom gratin is a delightful twist on the classic quiche. This recipe showcases a layer of sautéed mushrooms and onions topped with a creamy béchamel sauce and a generous sprinkling of Gruyère cheese. The gratin is baked until golden and bubbly, creating a dish that is both comforting and sophisticated.

Whether you prefer the classic quiche or the indulgent gratin, these recipes are sure to impress your family and friends. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure with Julia Child as your guide.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

MUSHROOM QUICHE OR GRATIN - ADAPTED FROM JULIA CHILD

Mushroom Quiche or Gratin - Adapted from Julia Child image

I adore Julia's recipes but tend to simplify them by omitting some of the details and using less butter. I also use milk instead of cream and find it rich enough for my taste. When I make this dish, I usually omit the crust (the "gratin" version).

Provided by coconutty

Categories Savory Pies

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 (8 inch) pastry shells (for quiche)
1 lb sliced mushrooms
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons yellow onions or 2 tablespoons shallots, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk (orig recipe used cream, can even use skim milk)
1 pinch nutmeg
1 pinch pepper
1/4 cup grated swiss cheese

Steps:

To partly bake the pastry shell: Bake in middle of oven at 400 degrees F. for 8-9 minutes.
To make the mushroom filling:.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place oven rack in upper third of oven.
Saute mushrooms in butter until they exude their juices, the liquid evaporates and the mushrooms are starting to brown slightly.
Mix together mushrooms, onion, salt and lemon juice; set aside.
Beat together eggs, milk, nutmeg and pepper. Gradually stir in mushroom mixture. Check seasoning.
Pour into pastry shell. Sprinkle cheese on top. Place on baking sheet.
Bake 25-30 minutes or until puffed and browned.

SPINACH QUICHE OR GRATIN - ADAPTED FROM JULIA CHILD

Spinach Quiche or Gratin - Adapted from Julia Child image

I usually simplify Julia's recipes and omit some of the details, including using less fat, and they come out fabulous! For the quiche, use a pastry shell crust. For the gratin, omit the pastry crust.

Provided by coconutty

Categories Savory Pies

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (8 inch) pastry shells
1 -2 tablespoon butter (see note below) (optional)
1 1/4 cups chopped spinach
2 tablespoons green onions or 2 tablespoons regular onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk or 1 1/2 cups skim milk
1 pinch nutmeg
1 pinch pepper
1/4 cup grated swiss cheese

Steps:

To partly bake the pastry shell: Bake in middle of oven at 400 degrees F. for 8-9 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place oven rack in upper third of oven.
Saute onions briefly in butter; set aside.
Beat together salt, eggs, nutmeg and pepper. Gradually stir in spinach mixture. Check seasoning.
Pour into pastry shell. Sprinkle cheese on top. Place on baking sheet.
Bake 25-30 minutes or until puffed and browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.5, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 177.7, Sodium 625.7, Carbohydrate 24.5, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 12.4

ONION QUICHE OR GRATIN (ADAPTED FROM JULIA CHILD)

Onion Quiche or Gratin (Adapted from Julia Child) image

I usually simplify Julia's recipes and omit some of the details, including using less fat, and they come out fabulous! I don't remember if I ever made this, but am posting it for safekeeping. For the quiche, use a pastry shell crust. For the gratin, omit the pastry crust. The cook time does not include time for baking the pastry shell.

Provided by coconutty

Categories Savory Pies

Time 1h55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

7 cups onions, minced (2 pounds)
4 tablespoons butter (or try using less)
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
2 eggs or 3 egg yolks
2/3 cup milk, cream or 2/3 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch nutmeg
1/2 cup grated swiss cheese or 1/2 cup gruyere cheese
1 (8 inch) pastry shells (optional see note below)

Steps:

Place oven rack in upper third of oven. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Cook onions in butter over very low heat til tender and golden, stirring occasionally (about 1 hour). Remove from heat and let cool somewhat.
Add flour; cook over low heat for 2 or 3 minutes.
In a bowl, combine eggs, milk or cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Beat til well blended.
Gradually add onions and half cheese. Check seasoning.
Pour into pastry shell or baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Place on baking sheet.
Bake 25-30 minutes or until puffed and browned.
NOTE: To partly bake the pastry shell: Bake in middle of oven at 400 degrees F. for 8-9 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.3, Fat 33.4, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 154.4, Sodium 969.3, Carbohydrate 52.4, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 12.4, Protein 13.7

SWISS CHEESE QUICHE (JULIA CHILD)

Swiss Cheese Quiche (Julia Child) image

Posted here for safekeeping. You can also use all milk instead of cream and omit the butter pieces on top. NOTE: As suggested by one reviewer (Dec. 13, 2010), I am revising the recipe to correct a typo. (Sorry for the inconvenience!)

Provided by coconutty

Categories Savory Pies

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 eggs (or 2 eggs and 2 egg yolks)
whipping cream, half and half or milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch pepper
1 pinch nutmeg
1/2-1 cup grated swiss cheese
1 -2 tablespoon butter, cut into pea-sized dots
8 inches pastry shells, partly cooked

Steps:

To partly bake the pastry shell:.
Bake in middle of oven at 400 degrees F. for 8-9 minutes.
For filling:.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place oven rack in upper third of oven.
Beat eggs.
Add enough cream (or milk or cream-milk combination) so that eggs and cream measure 1 1/2 cups total.
Add salt, nutmeg and pepper; mix through.
Stir in cheese. Check seasoning.
Pour into pastry shell and distribute butter pieces on top. Place on baking sheet.
Bake 25-30 minutes or til puffed and browned.
Slide quiche onto a hot platter and serve.

QUICHE WITH MUSHROOMS

Quiche with Mushrooms image

Savory, onion and sweet red pepper perk up the mushroom and cheese flavors in this pretty deep-dish pie...and add a little color, too. Ruth Andrewson of Leavenworth, Washington shared this recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 unbaked deep-dish pastry shell (9 inches)
4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup diced onion
1/4 cup diced sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups whole milk
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh savory or 1 to 2 teaspoons dried savory
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 350°., In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and red pepper in butter until mushrooms are tender. Drain and set aside. In a large bowl, combine cheese and flour. Stir in the milk, eggs, savory, salt and cayenne until blended. Stir in mushroom mixture. Pour into crust., Bake for 40-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean (cover edges loosely with foil if needed to prevent overbrowning). Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 175mg cholesterol, Sodium 712mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Tips:

Use a good quality puff pastry dough. You can make your dough from scratch or buy it pre-made.
If you are using a pre-made dough, be sure to thaw it according to the package directions before using it.
To prevent the quiche from becoming soggy, pre-bake the crust for 10-15 minutes before adding the filling.
Use a variety of mushrooms for a more flavorful quiche. Some good options include cremini mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and oyster mushrooms.
Sauté the mushrooms in butter until they are browned and tender. This will help to bring out their flavor.
Use a combination of Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses for a rich and flavorful quiche.
Add a splash of white wine or dry vermouth to the quiche filling for a more complex flavor.
Season the quiche filling with salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste.
Bake the quiche for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
Let the quiche cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Mushroom quiche is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover mushrooms. With its creamy filling, flaky crust, and rich flavor, mushroom quiche is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.