Elevate Your Quiche with Mushrooms: A Savory Delight
By Josh Shearer on 02/12/2025
Transform the classic quiche with earthy mushrooms! This recipe features chanterelle, oyster, and white button mushrooms for a flavor-filled custard.
The Art of the Mushroom Quiche
Quiche, the elegant French tart with its creamy custard filling, provides a delightful canvas for showcasing the flavors of mushrooms. With their delicate textures and savory notes, mushrooms elevate the classic quiche to a gourmet experience.
3 Mushroom Quiche
Cuisine: Greek
Category: Breakfast
Prep Time25m
Cook Time45m
Total Time1h 10m
Yield6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup chanterelle mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 1 cup oyster mushrooms, cleaned and torn into strips
- 1 cup white button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (~75 g)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or half-and-half for richness)
- ½ cup shredded Gruyère cheese (or Swiss)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour (~150 g)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3–4 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
Prepare the Crust
Mix flour and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.
Add ice water gradually until dough holds together.
Roll into a 9-inch pie dish. Prick base with fork. Chill for 15 min.
Pre-Bake Crust
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line crust with parchment and add pie weights or beans.
Bake 10 min, remove weights, and bake another 5 min.
Prepare the Filling
Sauté onion in olive oil for 2–3 min.
Add garlic and all mushrooms. Cook until tender and moisture evaporates (~8–10 min). Season with thyme, salt, pepper.
Assemble Custard:
Whisk eggs, milk, Gruyère, Parmesan, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Combine & Bake:
Spread mushrooms in pre-baked crust.
Pour custard over top.
Bake 35–40 min or until center is set. Cool slightly before slicing.
Tips
Get creative: Experiment with different cheeses like Parmesan, Swiss, or goat cheese.
Vegetarian twist: Substitute the Gruyère with smoked Gouda for a delicious vegetarian version.
Herb infusion: Add a tablespoon of chopped fresh herbs like thyme or chives to the custard.
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Slice6
Serving Size1 Slice
Amount Per Serving
Calories325
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22 g28%
Saturated Fat 11 g55%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 0 mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 20 g7%
Dietary Fiber 2 g7%
Total Sugars 3 g
Protein 11 g22%
Vitamin A 700 µg 78%•Thiamin B1 0 mg 0%
Riboflavin B2 0 mg 0%•Niacin B3 0 mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%•Folate B9 0 µg 0%
Vitamin B12 0 mg 0%•Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
Vitamin D 10 µg 50%•Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
Vitamin K 0 µg 0%•Calcium 220 mg 17%
Copper 0 mg 0%•Iron 1.8 mg 10%
Magnesium 30 mg 7%•Manganese 0 mg 0%
Phosphorus 0 mg 0%•Potassium 350 mg 7%
Selenium 0 µg 0%•Zinc 0 mg 0%
Vit A 700 µg 78%•B1 0 mg 0%
B2 0 mg 0%•B3 0 mg 0%
B6 0 mg 0%•B9 0 µg 0%
B12 0 mg 0%•Vit C 0 mg 0%
Vit D 10 µg 50%•Vit E 0 mg 0%
Vit K 0 µg 0%•Calcium 220 mg 17%
Copper 0 mg 0%•Iron 1.8 mg 10%
Mg 30 mg 7%•Mn 0 mg 0%
Phosph. 0 mg 0%•Pot. 350 mg 7%
Selenium 0 µg 0%•Zinc 0 mg 0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Frequently Asked Questions
This 3 Mushroom Quiche uses a combination of chanterelle, oyster, and white button mushrooms. You will need 1 cup of each, with the chanterelles sliced, the oyster mushrooms torn into strips, and the white button mushrooms sliced. Together they give the custard filling its savory, earthy flavor.