How to Cook a Great Quiche

Spinach quiche

Whether it's for a light dinner, a festive brunch option or even a last-minute refrigerator round-up of odds and ends, you can't beat a quiche. This light, fluffy egg pie couldn't be simpler to bake. Follow these steps, and you'll have a great creation every time.

Things You'll Need

• Frozen deep dish pie shell
• Four eggs
• 8 oz sour cream or plain yogurt
• 3/4 to 1 cup shredded cheese, any kind
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup diced leftover meat (ham, turkey, roast beef, sausage or chicken are all good)
• 1/2 cup mushrooms (optional)

Instructions

1. Prick bottom and sides of frozen deep dish pie crust with fork in five to six places. Prebake crust in 350 degree oven for five to seven minutes. Prebaking will keep crust from getting soggy when ingredients are added.

2. While crust is pre-baking, slightly beat four eggs in bowl. Add sour cream or yogurt, shredded cheese, meat (if using), and mushrooms. Blend with spatula.

3. Remove pie shell from oven when just lightly browned and spoon egg mixture into crust.

4. Return to oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes at 350 degrees, or until nicely browned on top.

5. Remove from oven and serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips & Warnings

• Serve quiche with soup and a hard roll for a tasty lunch, as pictured.