Name: Quiche with Garnishes | Epicurious
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 3 hours, plus cooling
Yield: Makes one 9" quiche
Ingredients: 1 full recipe Our Favorite Pie Dough; All-purpose flour (for surface); 2 shallots, finely chopped; 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided; 1 Tbsp. finely chopped chives; 8 large eggs; 1 3/4 cups half-and-half; 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup crème fraîche, plus more for serving; Braised Leeks, Peas, and Lettuce, prosciutto or other cured meat and/or salmon, green goddess dressing, avocado, baby greens, and lemon wedges (for serving)

Deep dish quiche on a plate. Next to it is another plate with a slice of quiche and green salad.

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Frances Boswell

You can totally eat this simple quiche on its own (the crème fraîche and chives keep it from being boring). But things really start to get interesting when you garnish it with lots of salty/saucy/creamy and fresh toppings, and it turns into a fun party trick for your next brunch.

Want to streamline? Try our easy ham and cheese quiche recipe instead.

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