This Caprese Quiche is the ultimate summer breakfast! Loaded with fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella cheese, it comes together quickly and has all the best flavors of summer! And…it’s not just for breakfast. This Caprese Quiche makes a great lunch or dinner, too!
So. We’re one week into summer break. And to be honest, I’m not entirely sure it feels like summer yet. Not because of the weather (it’s been hotter than hot) but because for the first time ever, I signed all three older girls up for Girl Scout Camp. So they are gone daily….from 7:45 – 5:45….which is actually longer than a school day. Meaning that whole summer thing? It hasn’t quite kicked in yet.
No, we’re actually up earlier than ever, and the girls are out the door a half hour before the bus would ever get here. And they’re outside all day long, doing ALL the fun things, and by the time they come home they are EXHAUSTED. And hungry. So suddenly…both breakfast and dinner are of the utmost importance!
So a few days back, I had the genius idea of making a quiche. Something that would be good for breakfast and dinner. Aka something that would eliminate some of the chaos on both ends of our day. Hence, this Caprese Quiche was born. Because nothing says summer like fresh tomatoes and basil….and when you pair them with mozzarella cheese, you have a delicious dish you can feel great about serving your family! (All day long!)
When it comes to this Caprese Quiche, well….we’re ALL loving it. It’s light and fresh and SO perfect for summer. I love caprese flavors any way I can get them, and this Caprese Quiche is no exception. And you know what? I have the feeling we’re going to be eating it ALL SUMMER LONG.
Caprese Quiche
Ingredients
- 5 large eggs
- 5 large egg whites
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 Tablespoons sliced fresh basil packed
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1-2 fresh Roma tomatoes thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine all ingredients except tomatoes in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk well.
- Pour into greased 9 inch pie plate or 8 inch square baking pan.
- Top with thinly slice tomatoes and extra basil as desired.
- Bake at 350 degrees 45 minutes.
averie @ averie cooks says
This is gorgeous and my perfect quiche! Caprese anything is my jam!
Katie says
THAT. LOOKS. AWESOME.!!!
Erin Dee says
Things never seem to slow down right? Especially during summer it seems. So glad to have delicious food like this Caprese Quiche that I can enjoy any time of the day regardless of busy schedules! Perfect for meal prep!
Amanda | The Chunky Chef says
Just when I thought quiche couldn’t get any better! This is amazing!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
This looks amazing! I am now counting down the days until my garden tomatoes are ripe. The second they are I am making this beauty!
Erin @ The Speckled Palate says
This quiche is so perfect for a busy summetime meal! And it sounds like a wonderful start to the summer, though your girls haven’t been around during the day yet!
Barbie says
Thank you for simple recipes. I cook for two and being a senior, I don’t keep a lot of cooking products on hand because they get old and have to be thrown out. I will try this as I have a wonderful herb garden with plenty of fresh basil.
Valerie | Valerie's Kitchen says
It is hotter than hot here too! I’m loving this as a light dinner option. Perfect!
Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie says
You had me at caprese! I love this for a brunch option!
Krista says
I love this for our weekend brunch! It sounds so good!
Katherine says
I’m usually not a big fan of quiche, but I this twist looks and sounds really good! Pinned!
Christina M says
Do you have the nutritional info for this recipe? Looks great!
June says
I want to make this for lunch! Why does it take 5 egg whites along with 5 eggs?
Cathy Trochelman says
The egg whites help make it lighter and fluffier 🙂
Chelsea says
Mmm definitely going to try this! What are you favorite things to pair with it?
Cindy says
id love that too for weight watchers!
Erin says
Made this quiche and it was a HUGE success!!! Seriously so delicious!! A few things I changed: I put a crust under my quiche because YUM. Also I added one egg (just because I had one left in my carton) but due to the added crust and added egg I had to put a cookie sheet under mine while cooking so it didn’t get everywhere. One other thing, mine took about 20 minutes longer to cook than said in the directions.
But like I said, I took this to a baby shower brunch and it was a huge hit! Everyone was asking for the recipe. I’ll definitely be forwarding this page on to my friends.
Chris says
Did you bake your crust before adding the filling or bake the whole thing at one time?
DeeAnn says
Made this and another quiche for out of town company. Everyone loved it. Found that I needed to bake it for a full hour.
Donna Gleason says
Does this really take 5 eggs, PLUS 5 egg whites? I just want to be sure!
Thanks!
Sonny Bellotte says
I love Caprese. I’ll definitely have to make this!
Terry C. says
Cani use dried basil, i bought fresh but it was so hot in our house, due to an unusual heat wave, that it just shriveled up. i read not to refrigerate fresh because it would get brown spots. So I’m hoping dried will suffice.
Thank you.
Cathy Trochelman says
Hope it worked out for you!
Cookie Beach says
When you buy a bunch of fresh basil place the cut side down in a small glass of water. Then place a loose zip lock bag over the top and place on your counter. The basil will last about a week. The bag makes like a little hot house effect. It really work!
Lisa says
That looks delicious!
Chris says
Have made this quiche ahead? Freeze it?
Cathy Trochelman says
sure!
Margie says
i wonder how long will take for this to bake in muffin tins. I would love to try it!
Cathy Trochelman says
Oh good idea… I should try that!
Kim says
Basil will burn if sprinkled on top before baking; better to sprinkle some extra on after baking
Marjean says
Absolutely delicious!!! It satisfied all the picky eaters in my family. This is a keeper👍
Cathy Trochelman says
Happy to hear it!
Ellen landry says
I am wondering if liquid egg white would work for the 5 egg whites? It would be worth buying it separately especially if your making more than one quiche.
Also 2 T Basil doesn’t sound like much
Cathy Trochelman says
Yes you can use liquid egg white!
Pamela says
Why 5 large eggs plus 5 large egg whites?
Cathy Trochelman says
The extra egg whites give it a light, fluffy texture.
Dorothy says
This looks really easy and something I could easily adapt to weight watchers by using low fatcheese. Also easy enough to add more protein(like ground chicken or turkey, even turkey pepperoni)
Thank you.
Margo says
Confused. Do you just put egg whites in quiche?
Cathy Trochelman says
I used 5 whole eggs plus 5 egg whites. Sorry for the confusion!
Mixhelle says
Easy AND delicious!!!!!!! A few simple ingredients but packed with flavor!