Description
A delightful dish that combines fluffy eggs, savory cheese, and fresh herbs in a crispy pastry shell, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives or parsley, chopped
- 1 pie crust, store-bought or homemade
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté diced onions and minced garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk eggs in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
- Fold the cooked onions into the egg mixture along with cheese and herbs.
- Roll out the pastry dough and press it into a greased pie dish.
- Pour the egg mixture into the prepared crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
- Cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
Make-ahead options: Prepare filling a day in advance. Cooking alternatives: Can be made in an air fryer, adjusting the time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: breakfast, savory pie, eggs, cheese, brunch, vegetarian