I’ve been on a bender with rich, fatty holiday foods lately, so I’m slowing the pace down for some good comfort dishes like this breakfast quiche.
It’s easy to make and a sure-fire crowd pleaser. And since we are all still in holiday mode, this would also be a great Christmas morning dish you can bake the night before and re-heat. Yes, reheat, it’s actually almost better because the flavors become stronger and richer.Of course, when you reheat this you’ll want to do it in the oven at a low temperature to crisp the crust back up. To do so, turn your oven to 200 degrees and place the cold tart in the middle of the oven for 20-25 minutes. And that’s it—done!
Now with Christmas morning food out of the way, let’s talk Christmas gifts for a 13-year-old boy. Anyone have suggestions? I have no idea what to get, every query has been met with the same answer—GoPro, no; 3DS XL, no; new game console, no—I’m at a loss here. If anyone has any suggestions, I’d love to hear them in the comment section.
Breakfast Quiche
Ingredients
- Crust: Thomas Keller's Buttery Pastry Shell (http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/buttery-pastry-shell)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 sticks chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1/4 cup ice water
- Filling
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshed cracked black pepper
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 10 oz. breakfast sausage
- 3/4 cups (2 1/2 oz.) leeks
- 2 sprigs of thyme
- 1 cup (4oz.) breakfast potatoes
- 1 1/2 cups (4 oz.) grated Fontina
- 1/2 cup (1 1/2 oz.) grated Parmesan
- 2 cups spinach (1.5 oz.)
Instructions
- To make pastry shell
- Add in 1 cup of flour and salt to a stand mixer bowl fitted with the paddle attachment and mix on low. With the mixer running on low, add the butter pieces, a handful at a time. Once all the butter has been added, increase the speed to medium and mix until the butter is completely incorporated. 2. Reduce the speed to low, beat in the the remaining 1 cup of flour just until blended. Mix in the water just until thoroughly incorporated. Flatten the pastry into an 8-inch disk, wrap in plastic and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Brush one 9 inch tart pan and three 6 inch pans with oil (or use two 9 inch pans). Place tart pans on a parchment lined bake sheet. Dust the pastry dough on both sides with flour. Working on a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry dough to a 16-inch round, about 3/16 inch thick. Carefully trim the dough to fit one 9 inch pan with a 1 inch overhang and three 6 inch pan with a 1/2 inch overhang. Trim overhang to edge of pan. Use the trimmings to fill any cracks. Refrigerate the shell for 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°. Line the each pastry shell with a 14-inch round of parchment paper; fill the shell with dried rice. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the edge of the dough is lightly browned. Remove the parchment and beans and continue baking the pastry shell for about 15 minutes longer, or until richly browned on the bottom. Transfer the baking sheet to a rack and let the pastry cool.
- To make filling:
- Melt one tablespoon of butter in a pan over medium heat. Add in breakfast sausage and cook until browned, about 10-12 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter and add in thyme sprigs and leeks, cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove and discard thyme sprig. Transfer leeks to the bowl containing the sausage.
- Melt remaining 4 tablespoons of butter and cook potatoes until bottom edges are browned and crisp. Transfer to sausage mixture. Add in spinach and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then pour in egg mixture. Add in both cheeses and fold to combine
- Pour mixture into pastry shell and bake until filing is puffed and golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.
- *The quiche can be fully cooked one day ahead and reheated by placing it in a 200 degree F oven for about 20-25 minutes or until center is warm.
Just mad a quiche today, but I can totally go for another! Loving your flavor combo and gorgeous photos!
Nothing better than a good quiche sometimes, thanks Tieghan. Have a great weekend!
Oh yum! Love the leeks in there. I haven’t had quiche in forever!
I LOVE leeks lately, so if I can find an excuse to use them, I do! Thanks Farah:)
I love the look of this quiche, great flavors and that pastry looks so flaky!
Thanks Laura! One of my favorite dishes.
Oh, Yes! l love quiches! They remind me of when my dad used to make them when I was little. This is the perfect thing for this season. Pinned!
Your dad made them? That is so cool, what a great dad. Thanks Tori!
Quiche is such a great go to recipe for me this time of year. I love these classic flavors!
Isn’t it perfect for this time of year? Thanks Jennifer!
This quiche looks absolutely mouthwatering, Matt! Laura isn’t a huge fan of “eggy” foods, but that just means more for me…haha! And as far as gifts for your son? Don’t ask me…I’m still burning brain cells trying to come up with something for my wife. Maybe I’ll make her a quiche. 🙂 #WolfpackEats
Haha thanks David! Yeah, I am clueless. He has everything!
Matt, love dishes that you can make ahead and re-heat the next day. . this quiche is awesome and perfect for a holiday brunch!! and as for the gift for a 13 year old boy. . I have no clue . video games? an iTunes gift card? do you guys have a 13 year old? your boys are all still little right?
I think it’s tough when they get older and already have just about everything. I’m clueless but I think gift cards always work. Have a great weekend Alice!
I totally agree. This would be a sensational Christmas morning breakfast. Hearty, delicious and beautiful!
And a great rainy morning breakfast, which I did today. Thanks Jocelyn!
I love, love, love a good egg dish. Looks wonderful, Matt!
Wow thanks so much Brenda, have a great weekend!
Oh my god, that looks awesome. I guess we’re having a quiche throw-down! I’m posting one tonight too…but yours looks a lot better than mine – nice job!
Great minds, Dan! Can’t wait to see what you come up with.
Quiche is the best! I make it every Sunday. Teenagers are hard to buy for! My son is 15. Last year he got the Xbox One it’s pretty cool. Does he have an ipod/ipad, beats headphones? I always stick with the techy stuff and it seems to work. 🙂
He’s got just about everything techie, so I have no clue. Maybe the new iphone? Thanks Rina. Lucky kids, quiche every sunday?! Love that.
Yum yum yum! I’m loving those overhead shots, Matt!
Thanks Aubrie! Changed it up a little. I usually just use a white background so this was fun. Have a great weekend!
I am loving everything you put in this one from the sausage to the cheeses and potatoes too! Awesome and filling quiche. As for your son, how about a Father & Son getaway trip somewhere of his choosing? #WolfpackEats good!
Yes, a trip somewhere is a great idea! Maybe to see his Dodgers play the Giants. Love that idea Kevin.
I’d be totally lost shopping for a teenage boy! But I am loving this quiche — breakfast is the BEST meal of the day!
You know I love breakfast. And breakfast for dinner is even better. Thanks Ashley!
I vote for Kevin’s suggestion. And this quiche, my kind of comfort food!
I do too, Marissa, great idea. Have a nice weekend!
Teenagers are the hardest to buy for : ) But this quiche, I want that!
So it’s not just me:) I’m thinking maybe a father/son trip somewhere is a great idea. Thanks so much Paula!
My oldest nephew is 15, and I never know what to get him for his birthday. My vote is for a gift you can do together. Special ski trip? Something food related?
This quiche looks fantastic, of course!
Yep! A trip is it for sure. Time to hit Groupon. Thanks Lisa!
My son just turned 13 and it’s all about sports. We got tickets for Warriors basketball — sports themed gifts always go over well. I’m kinda done with the video game stuff!
This quiche look phenomenal, and I’d gladly eat it any time of day!
It’s all about sports here too Marcie. He’s got every gadget he ever needs. I’m thinking road trip and basketball tickets. Thanks!
Quiche is one of my favorites. This looks delicious.
Mine too, thanks Justin!
This quiche looks great. Definitely a perfect Christmas morning breakfast. Merry Christmas to you and your family! 😀
Thank you so much Padaek!
Yum!
Yes indeed! Thanks!
This is the breakfast quiche of my dreams! I just might have to make this for my fam when we visit them this week — they’d all love it (and that’s hard to do ;)).
Let me know if you do, it’s so worth it:) Thanks Stephanie!
Fatty foods are the answer to the Season! But scaling back a bit with this gorgeous tart ain’t a bad idea. 🙂
Quiche is one of my all time favorite meals. Thanks Kate!
There is no shame in the holiday food game! This quiche is a perfect Christmas morning treat!
You crack me up, Megan, thanks!
Amazing photos! This looks so good!
Thank you so much Jaclyn!
Dude -This already sounds pretty fantastic – the fact that it tastes better when reheated is HUGE!!!
So funny that you said that. I tend to judge my food if it’s still good when reheated. Thanks Shashi!
you had my attention at “breakfast”! lol looks delicious!
Thanks so much Mark!
I will literally eat anything in quiche form, so the bar is low but this FAR surprises it. Whoever got to eat breakfast at your house on Christmas morning was very lucky!
I am the same way, Nora. Thanks so much and Happy New Year!