Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 unit

pie shell, frozen

unbaked

8 ounce

Italian cheese blend

shredded

12 ounce

evaporated milk

3 unit

eggs

beaten

2 tbsp

flour

1 tsp

dried basil leaves

1 tsp

garlic powder

0.5 tsp

italian seasoning

2 ounce

pepperoni

thinly sliced, quartered

1 unit

cherry tomatoes

to garnish

Step 1
~5 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2
~5 min

Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded Italian cheese blend into the bottom of the unbaked pie shell.

Step 3
~5 min

Distribute half of the pepperoni pieces evenly over the cheese.

Step 4
~5 min

In a medium bowl, whisk together the evaporated milk, eggs, flour, dried basil leaves, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until well blended and smooth.

Step 5
~5 min

Pour the milk mixture into the pie shell, covering the cheese and pepperoni.

Step 6
~5 min

Sprinkle the remaining shredded Italian cheese blend evenly over the top of the quiche.

Step 7
~5 min

Arrange the remaining pepperoni pieces on top of the cheese in a decorative pattern.

Step 8
~5 min

Optionally, add cherry or grape tomatoes to garnish the top of the quiche.

Step 9
~5 min

Place the quiche on a baking sheet (if using a foil pie pan) to prevent spills in the oven.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 10
~5 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 11
~5 min

Remove the quiche from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a crispier crust, blind bake the pie shell for 10 minutes before adding the filling.

Add other vegetables like bell peppers or onions for extra flavor.

Use different types of cheese for a more complex flavor profile.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Pairs well with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Side Salad
Garlic Bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Fusion of Italian-American cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Brunch
Potlucks

Occasion Tags

Weekend Brunch
Holiday Brunch
Family Gathering

Popularity Score

65/100

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