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Cheese And Onion Quiche | Crust or Crustless Options

December 28, 2018 by Sandra Shaffer 14 Comments

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Cheese and onion quiche is a great vegetarian addition to a brunch or lunch menu.  The caramelized onion gives this dish lots of flavor!  Feel free to use a pre-made crust or whip up a grain-free, low carb coconut flour pie crust.

A slice of cheese and onion quiche topped with fresh thyme on a white and gray plate.

Cheese and Onion Quiche

Every Christmas morning I make a breakfast dish that we can all enjoy while opening presents and sipping on coffee.

My go to casserole that I make often for lots of family gatherings is this Green Chili Frittata (I need to desperately update this post!).  Everyone likes it and it’s vegetarian, so my daughter can enjoy it too!

This year I made this cheese and onion quiche.  Boy was it delicious, so this quiche will be making an appearance often at our house!

Baked cheese and onion quiche in a tin pan

Crust or no-crust quiche options

There are lots of options when preparing this quiche, including the type of crust to use.

Since I also served this Mixed Fruit Breakfast Casserole and Crustless Spinach Quiche, I kept this cheese and onion quiche low carb by using my Coconut Flour Pie Crust.

If you or your guests are used to tasting and serving grain-free based crusts, then you’ll love the low carb crust. 

If you are slowly transitioning to keto or low carb, then I would stick to the traditional style crust or feel free to make this quiche crustless!

Here are some other pie crust options:

  • Low Carb Almond Flour Pie Crust
  • Pre-Made Pie Crust (no judging here!)
  • Gluten Free Pie Crust Recipe
Four photos of step by step instructions on how to make a cheese and onion quiche.

Steps to make a quiche

Let’s make this baby!

First, you want to caramelize the onions to bring out all that delicious flavor! 

The key to caramelizing onions is to be patient when cooking these.  This step can’t be hurried, but you can get them as golden as you would like, but you need to watch them like a hawk!

Next, Prepare the crust or if you are opting for no crust make sure the pie pan is greased generously.

Whisk together the eggs and cream with the herbs and set aside.

To assemble the quiche we are layering half of the cooked onions, then half of the cheese.  Repeat and cover with the egg and cream mixture.

Finally, bake until firm and nicely golden.

What To Serve With Cheese and Onion Quiche

  • Strawberry Avocado Chicken Salad 
  • Chickpea Salad 
  • Summer Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Poppy Seed Dressing
  • Garden Salad Recipe with Creamy Vinaigrette
  • Honey Lemon Fruit Salad 
  • Greek Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Two plates with cheese and onion quiche on a kitchen table
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Yield: 8 servings

Cheese and Onion Quiche | Crust or Crustless Option

A slice of cheese and onion quiche topped with fresh thyme on a white and gray plate.

Delicious caramelized onion quiche with sharp cheddar cheese seasoned with thyme. Enjoy this vegetarian pie for brunch, lunch or dinner!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • Pie crust 
  • 3 onions, sliced 
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil 
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • pinch of nutmeg
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

Prepare crust in a 10" tart pan and bake. If preparing crustless, generously grease a glass pie pan and set aside. 

In a large skillet add butter and oil and heat on medium-high. Add onion and cook until golden brown (this make take 15-20 minutes).  

In a large bowl whisk together eggs, cream, milk, salt & pepper, thyme and nutmeg. 

Add half of the onion to the prepared crust or pie plate. Top with half of the cheese and repeat. Top with egg/cream mixture and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until the quiche is golden and the filling is just set.  

Let cool 10 minutes before slicing. 

Notes

If the onion gets too try and they still need to be cooked, then add a little water to deglaze the pan and add more moisture. 

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 298Total Fat: 41gSaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 1gFiber: 1gSugar: 4gProtein: 20g

Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.

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© Sandra Shaffer
Cuisine: American / Category: Breakfast, Brunch
This delicious and easy vegetarian cheese and onion quiche is a great addition to a brunch or lunch menu. Caramelized onion gives this dish lots of flavor! #quiche #brunch #pie #savory #vegetarian #lowcarb #keto #thefoodieaffair.com
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  1. Julie

    December 28, 2018 at 3:37 pm

    That quiche just has me drooling and it’s picture perfect too!

    Reply
  2. Shashi at SavorySpin

    December 29, 2018 at 3:27 pm

    This quiche sounds delicious – and one Id love to have any weekend!

    Reply
  3. Abigail Sotto Raines

    December 29, 2018 at 3:31 pm

    I love that there is a gluten-free option. Hubby is on a gluten-free diet so this is perfect for him! YUM!

    Reply
  4. Sonal

    December 29, 2018 at 4:07 pm

    I would love to eat that cheese frittata. It looks absolutely lip smacking delish. Just super yum.

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      December 31, 2018 at 9:10 am

      I hope you get an opportunity to make this quiche. It comes together very quick!

      Reply
  5. Lisa Bryan

    December 29, 2018 at 5:05 pm

    I’m such a fan of quiche recipes and I also love the sweetness of caramelized onions. So this sounds like a win to me!

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      December 31, 2018 at 9:10 am

      Thank you! Quiche is one of those dishes that can be enjoyed anytime.

      Reply
  6. Jori

    December 29, 2018 at 6:08 pm

    ooh never had crustless quiche!

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      December 31, 2018 at 9:09 am

      Crustless is the way to go when you want super simple quiche or are cutting back on carbs.

      Reply
  7. Debra C.

    December 30, 2018 at 7:23 pm

    Mmmm those caramelized onions are calling my name! The quiche looks amazing and I’m drooling just thinking about it, what a perfect meal!

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      December 31, 2018 at 9:07 am

      Caramelized onions are so tasty. They don’t get the attention they deserve! Thanks, Debra.

      Reply
  8. Michaela Kenkel

    December 31, 2018 at 3:24 pm

    Quiche is my FAVORITE breakfast EVER! I always do bacon onion and swiss — I am trying this tomorrow!!

    Reply
  9. Michelle

    January 1, 2019 at 11:44 am

    Great breakfast…love making quiche ahead of time to have on hand for on-the-go breakfasts!

    Reply
  10. Karen (Back Road Journal)

    January 6, 2019 at 2:05 pm

    What a tasty way to start the day. 🙂

    Reply

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