Description
This Butternut Squash Quiche is a delightful savory dish perfect for a fall brunch or any time you’re craving a comforting meal. With a buttery pie crust filled with roasted butternut squash, caramelized onions, and a blend of cheeses, this quiche is a flavorful addition to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Filling:
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup half-and-half or whole milk
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss butternut squash with olive oil and roast until tender.
- Sauté Onion: Sauté diced onion until softened.
- Prepare Filling: Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, thyme, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir in roasted squash, sautéed onion, cheeses.
- Assemble and Bake: Place pie crust in dish, pour in filling, and bake until set and golden.
- Serve: Let cool, garnish with parsley, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- This quiche pairs well with a simple green salad.
- Goat cheese can be used as a substitute for feta.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
