Morel Mushroom Quiche with Onion and Cheese

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Morel Mushroom Quiche with Onion and Cheese Recipe

This morel mushroom quiche with onion and cheese is a hearty and delicious breakfast, brunch, or dinner dish. The mushrooms' rich and earthy flavor is perfectly balanced by the creamy custard and tangy Gruyere cheese.

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 pie crust
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Four large eggs
• 8 ounces fresh morel mushrooms, cleaned and chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Time Needed

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Crimp the edges of the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Cook until the onion is softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
• Cook until the morel mushrooms release their liquid and are tender, about 8 minutes.
• Fill the bottom of the pie crust evenly with the onion and mushroom mixture.
• In a medium mixing bowl, combine the eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
• Over the mushrooms, pour the egg mixture.
• Sprinkle with the shredded Gruyere cheese.
• Bake the quiche for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the center.
• Allow 10 minutes to cool before slicing and serving.

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