15 Breakfast Quiche Recipes to Seriously Upgrade Your Morning Eggs

Heirloom Tomato and Onion Quiche
Photo: Peter Krumhardt

Who doesn't love waking up to an elegant egg dish for breakfast? Treat family and friends to an irresistible, leisurely morning meal by whisking together these homemade quiche recipes. Choose a from-scratch recipe large enough to feed a crowd or whip up single-serve mini quiches. Our collection of best quiche recipes has a dish for every occasion.

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Quiche Lorraine

Quiche Lorraine
Jason Donnelly

In its homeland (the Alsace-Lorraine region of France), quiche Lorraine is served at lunch or dinner. Stateside, however, it's high on the list of favorite breakfast recipes. This quiche Lorraine recipe keeps it classic with bacon and Swiss cheese filling.

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Spinach Pancetta Quiche

Spinach Pancetta Quiche
Andy Lyons

Hello, decadence! This yummy spinach quiche recipe loads rich ingredients like crispy pancetta and creamy Havarti cheese into a deep dish-style flaky pastry (it's so deep, it bakes in a springform pan!). For maximum fluffiness, blend eggs with milk and a generous helping of Greek yogurt.

Buy It: Nordic Ware Springform Pan ($28, Williams Sonoma)

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Crustless Denver-Potato Quiche

Plated Crustless Denver-Potato Quiche slices with fresh berries
Blaine Moats

Bring your favorite omelet to brunch by transforming it into this crustless quiche recipe. All the mainstays of a classic Denver omelet are represented: ham, onions, bell peppers, and plenty of cheddar cheese. Extra additions like new potatoes and a sprinkle of toasted bread crumbs set this stunning quiche apart from your local diner.

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Mini Quiches

Mini Quiches
Blaine Moats

Leave your pie pan in the cupboard and reach for a muffin tin to make cute mini quiches. Personal quiches are great for serving a crowd and bake much faster than their pie-size counterparts. This easy quiche recipe also starts with refrigerated piecrust to speed up the process further.

Buy It: Nordic Ware Muffin Pan with Lid ($23, Target)

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Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust

Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust on round cooking dish
Adam Albright

Eating veggies for breakfast has never sounded better. Replace pastry with thin sweet potato slices in this vegetable quiche recipe for a new twist on an old favorite. Green bell peppers, crispy bacon, and a duo of Gouda and sharp cheddar cheeses will keep everyone coming back for seconds (maybe thirds).

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Spinach and Sweet Potato Sheet-Pan Quiche

sheet-pan quiche
Blaine Moats

Get ready to load up on toppings. Baking this spinach quiche recipe in a sheet pan makes each slice thinner than a classic quiche with a little less egg and more sweet potato and bacon in each bite. Top with your favorite herbs for even more fresh flavor.

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Ham & Corn Quiche Cups

Ham Corn Quiche Cups
Jason Donnelly

Let ham take the place of pastry by arranging slices in a muffin pan, then pouring your filling in the center. It's quicker and easier than a homemade dough, and guarantees meat in every bite of this ham and cheese quiche recipe. Fresh corn and spinach help make it a healthier breakfast.

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Ham and Cheese Quiche

Ham and Cheese Quiche
Jason Donnelly

Sometimes simple and classic just hits the spot. This traditional ham and cheese quiche recipe will cure those cravings. Mix your favorite cheese with ham, roasted red peppers, green onions, and eggs for an effortless breakfast that "bakes" in your slow cooker.

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Chipotle Chicken Quiche

Chipotle Chicken Quiche
Andy Lyons

Add some spice to your morning eggs by baking up this Mexican-inspired dish. Chili powder and ground chipotle peppers give the filling plenty of kick. Top this easy quiche recipe with a dollop of your favorite salsa to add even more flavor.

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Ham and Swiss Quiche Cups

Ham and Swiss Quiche Cups
Jason Donnelly

Who can say no to ham and Swiss? Instead of stacking a sandwich sky-high, stir these favorite ingredients together with eggs, milk, and sliced green onions for a simple, flavorful breakfast. You can make this quiche recipe from scratch if you choose to make your pastry or save time with prepared dough.

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Italian Quiche Cups

Italian Quiche Cups
Blaine Moats

Using a muffin pan makes these three-bite quiches so easy they'll be your new brunch go-to. Each mini quiche is filled with rich Italian ingredients, such as artichoke hearts, chopped pepperoni, and fresh parsley. You can also bake this homemade quiche recipe ahead of time and store in the freezer for up to one month.

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Italian Sausage and Zucchini Quiche

Italian Sausage and Zucchini Quiche
Jason Donnelly

If you love quiche flavors but would rather not fuss with a piecrust when making breakfast, this crustless quiche recipe is for you. It's ready for the oven in just 25 minutes and has a hearty, fresh filling thanks to turkey sausage, zucchini, and red bell peppers.

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Hash Brown Quiche

Hash Brown Quiche
Jason Donnelly

Instead of serving hash browns on the side, use them to create a one-of-a-kind, irresistible crust for your quiche. Cooking the potatoes in a skillet before adding the filling helps crisp them into an ultra-tasty crust. This breakfast quiche recipe only gets yummier when you add zucchini and bacon to the filling.

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Crustless Spinach-and-Mushroom Quiche

Crustless Spinach-and-Mushroom Quiche
Scott Little

This veggie-packed spinach quiche recipe is made in the slow cooker, so you can focus your time on other brunch recipes. When the bacon-studded quiche is ready, hungry guests will devour it. Chopped portobello mushrooms add even more meaty flavor for an extra-satisfying breakfast.

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Quiche

Quiche with ham and green onions
Marty Baldwin

Use this breakfast quiche recipe for any occasion that calls for a customizable egg dish. You can change up the meat and cheese options depending on the flavors you're craving (or have in the fridge). Keep it classic with ham and cheddar, or go bolder by choosing crabmeat and Havarti cheese.

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