This easy Italian-inspired Caprese Quiche is bursting with flavor… it’s guaranteed to be a hit at your next brunch gathering!
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Not only is this quiche perfect for brunch, it can be eaten for any meal of the day… it’s so versatile! Pair it with a garden salad for a delicious vegetarian lunch or dinner.
Caprese Quiche
I just love the combination of tomatoes, cheese and basil. I had eggs I needed to use and lots of fresh basil, so this quiche was a no-brainer. I used a store-bought crust to slash the time… so easy!
Quiche freezes incredibly well, so it’s a perfect make-ahead meal. I wrap individual slices tightly in plastic wrap and place in a storage container in the freezer, or you can freeze the whole quiche.
You can also make this quiche low-carb by skipping the crust… just spray your pie pan with cooking spray before pouring the egg mixture into the pan. Enjoy!

Caprese Quiche
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 8 slices
Category: Breakfast
Method: Bake
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 1 (9-inch) refrigerated pie crust
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup chopped yellow onion
- 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup loosely packed chopped or julienned fresh basil and additional fresh basil for topping, if desired
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Form pie shell in pie dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Sauté onions for approximately 3 minutes, or until tender.
- Toss shredded cheeses in a large bowl to combine. Spread cheese in bottom of pie crust, then evenly arrange tomatoes over cheese.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, cooked onions, salt and pepper until combined. Gently stir in basil.
- Evenly pour egg mixture over cheese and tomatoes.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until eggs are set and crust is golden brown.
- Top with additional fresh basil, if desired.
Made this for Sunday brunch today. It is simply delicious! Next time, I’m doubling the recipe to freeze one to have on hand when company stops by. This easy and delicious recipe is a keeper! Thank you for sharing.
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Thanks so much, Nita… happy to hear you enjoyed it! 🙂
I made this the other night and my family loved it! And they are picky eaters.
Thanks so much, Sue! So happy to hear everyone enjoyed it! 🙂
Made this tonight at my son’s house for the whole family. Everyone loved it. I love quiche and this is the best one I’ve ever made. Thanks Amy. This recipe will be in my “go to” meals,
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Thanks so much, Barb! So happy everyone enjoyed it! 🙂