Breakfast for 6

Parmesan Leek Quiche

Name: Parmesan Leek Quiche
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 frozen deep-dish 9-in pie shell; 1 1/2 tbsp butter; 1 cup finely chopped leeks; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; 4 large eggs; 2 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme; 1 pinch ground nutmeg; 1 1/4 cups grated parmigiano-reggiano; salt and freshly ground black pepper

This savory quiche fills a pastry shell with buttery leeks, cream, eggs, thyme, nutmeg, and Parmesan before baking.

Typical price

$7.25for 4 servings

$1.81 per serving$7.25 for 4

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90 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

Italian Vegetarian Budget Breakfasts

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Pie crust, puff pastry, wonton wrappers$3.49 each typical	1	$3.49Typical price
Butter$0.40/oz typical	0.75 oz	$0.30Typical price
Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.66Typical price
Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical	12 oz	$2.74Typical price
Eggs$0.30 each typical	4	$1.20Typical price
Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
Parmesan$0.55/oz typical	4.5 oz	$2.41Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$10.87

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

1 frozen deep-dish 9-in pie shell
1 1/2 tbsp butter
1 cup finely chopped leeks
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
4 large eggs
2 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 1/4 cups grated parmigiano-reggiano
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps

Heat the oven to 375 F and place the frozen deep-dish pie shell on a baking sheet.
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, add the leeks, and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
Whisk the cream, eggs, thyme, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Spread the leeks and one cup of Parmesan in the pie shell, then pour the egg mixture over them.
Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan on top and bake for 45 minutes, until the center is firm and reaches 160 F.
Cool the quiche for 20 minutes before slicing.

Swaps

Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

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