It is the ultimate in simple, but lovely breakfast making – the Caprese Quiche.
Scratch that – it is the ultimate in meal-making.
This easy, but colorful dish can get your day started the right away, or allow you to wind down with a meal that is both full of flavor and one your entire family will love. The mix of mozzarella, basil and tomatoes offer a combination you’ll want to make over and over again.
I will be honest….our mornings are chaotic – we are up and running and out the door for school and work. Our evenings are equally as chaotic – between competitive sports, homework and prepping for the days to come.
Isn’t it wonderful to have a go-to meal you can put together with fresh ingredients? And it is one that you can easily make for any upcoming holiday.
Let’s get started.
Simple and Delicious Caprese Quiche
Yields: 6 servings
INGREDIENTS
1 Pillsbury refrigerated pie crust
1 dozen eggs – 6 whole and 6 egg whites
1 cup half and half cream
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
3 Tablespoons fresh basil – chopped
1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1-2 tomatoes – thinly sliced
Additional chopped basil, to garnish
Fresh ground pepper, to garnish
DIRECTIONS
1.  Preheat oven to 350°. Unroll the ready made pie crust and place in a 9 inch glass pie pan. (You can follow the directions on the package for a one crust filled pie).
2. In a large mixing bowl, add the 6 whole eggs, 6 egg whites, cream, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Whisk until the eggs are scrambled.
3. Fold in the cheese and fresh basil and mix until incorporated.
5. Add the tomato slices on top and additional chopped basil, if desired. Add fresh ground pepper (optional).
6. Bake 45-50 minutes or until an inserted toothpick in the middle comes out clean.
8. ENJOY!!
This is the best breakfast idea I’ve ever seen! That quiche is so fancy pants. I can’t wait to make this!
Quiche is one of my favorite foods and I often make it for breakfast! This sounds particularly yummy and I love that your recipe uses fresh basil! Quiche is far easier to make than one may think! Thank you for your recipe!
I’ve had quiche and few times and a few different ways. Although I’ve enjoyed them all I’ve never made my own.
This looks delicious! I have never attempted to make quiche, but I think I might give it a try!
I am usually not a big fan of quiches but this one actually looks really good!! I need to try this!!
This quiche looks delicious and something would be perfect even for dinner. I love how easy it is and will have to add this to our meal plan.
Wow! This looks so fancy! And I think I could actually make this. Yum!
Oh wow this is a BRUNCH SHOW STOPPER!! Hot damn, slice me a piece!!!
Wow, that looks and sounds so good. I would love to make this sometime soon , I bet my daughter would love it!
Wow this looks and sounds delicious. I am going to have to try to make this ASAP!
I have to try this. I’ve never had quiche. It sounds like I would love it! Thanks for this 🙂
Wow that looks scrumptious! I wish I could eat it but I’m allergic to tomatoes so I’m going to pass this recipe along to my sister. This is definitely something she’d love.
I love making quiche because it’s a quick breakfast recipe and it’s really super yummy! I love that you can edit the recipe any time you want. I think this one’s a must try though. It looks so good!
I actually made a Caprese quiche not that long ago. Mine didn’t come out looking nearly as mouth-wateringly delicious as yours though. Great job!
I haven’t had quiche in way too long. Yours looks so delicious that I really want one right now. Looks so beautiful also.
Quiche is the best, talk about a great combination to eat! This one sounds amazing and it turned out so perfect! I will have to make this soon!
This dish looks great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Thanks for sharing this recipe at Cooking & Crafting with J & J.
Beautiful presentation!! I love quiche <3 Pinning for later
Thank you so much, Ashley.
This sounds so amazing! PINNED!
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Hi Danielle, this would fit perfectly in Food on Friday: November under the Egg theme. Hope you bring it on over to share with everybody. Cheers from Carole’s Chatter
Perfect for a holiday brunch and so easy to put together
This could be breakfast, dinner and everything in between!
I just pinned your delicious Quiche! Your post is awesome and thanks so much for sharing it with us at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a great week and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
Thank you so very much – it is definitely on our list for holiday guests. Enjoy!
I love quiche and this caprese version really speaks to me! Thanks for the recipe idea 🙂
Congratulations!
Your post is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Thanks so much for sharing your post with us, we have pinned it to our Featured Board. Enjoy your new Red Plate and have a great week!
Miz Helen
This quiche recipe is amazing. Thank you for sharing this recipe on the Simply Sweet Home Linky Party. You were my feature for this week’s party. To get your I’ve been featured button, feel free to stop by my page.
Thank you so much for this – I so appreciate it.