Hamburger Quiche Recipe (2024)

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This uber-tasty hamburger quiche is all kinds of delicious. It’s creamy, cheesy, and hearty enough to satisfy those comfort food cravings in a single slice. But I’m being honest, I always struggle to stop at just ONE slice. Seriously, I can never stop eating this dish when I make it!

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Now, this might look like a regular quiche made with eggs. However, what makes this hamburger quiche a next-level dinner option is my secret ingredient – mayonnaise! It adds an incredible creaminess to the filling and makes each bite completely rich and indulgent.

When you pair that creaminess with the melted cheddar cheese and savory ground beef? Well, you’ll have a new weeknight marvel on your hands! Better yet, this easy recipe stores well for several days (leftovers, anyone?).

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Why You’ll Love This Hamburger Quiche

  • It’s super easy to make thanks to the pre-made pie shell and combination of simple ingredients.
  • The cheddar cheese mixes with the mayonnaise to create a hearty, creamy, and indulgent filling.
  • The ground beef adds plenty of protein to the mix that saves you whipping up any extra sides.
  • It’s packed with pantry staples that you’re likely to have lying around throughout the week.
  • Most of the recipe’s cooking time takes place in the oven (so, it’s perfect for multi-tasking!).

Ingredients

The full printable recipe card with measurements and instructions is found at the bottom of the post.

  • Unbaked deep dish pie shell: Using an unbaked pie shell cuts down tons of prep time. Just grab one from the grocery store and you’ll be good to go.
  • Ground beef: I like using leaner ground beef for this recipe as the mayonnaise adds a decent amount of fat. Anything between 5% and 10% will work well.
  • Mayonnaise: This is the key ingredient that makes this hamburger quiche seriously creamy and satisfying. You can use low-fat mayo or full-fat mayo, but the full-fat will be far more indulgent.
  • Milk: Adds creaminess to your quiche mixture. You can use any variety of dairy milk, but whole milk will have the richest flavor.
  • Large eggs: Crucial to any tasty quiche! Try to use free-range eggs if you can, as they’ll have the freshest flavor and the yellowest yolks.
  • Cornstarch: To thicken your quiche mixture just a touch.
  • Cheddar cheese: For the ultimate cheesy taste that makes this recipe taste just like a burger.
  • Green onions: Gives each bite a slightly crispy texture (while giving your quiche a touch of color!).
  • Pepper: To taste.
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How to Make Hamburger Quiche

  • Step One: Preheat oven to 400℉.
  • Step Two: Spread ground beef in pie shell followed by cheddar cheese, green onions and dash of pepper.
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  • Step Three: In a bowl, stir together mayonnaise, milk, eggs and cornstarch. Pour egg mixture over ingredients in pie shell.
  • Step Four: Bake for 35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the centre comes out clean. Serve hot.
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Equipment Needed

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What to Serve with Hamburger Quiche

  • Creamy Cabbage Soup
  • Cauliflower Soup with Bacon
  • Sauerkraut Salad
  • BLT Salad
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Recipe Tips and Tricks

  • Don’t over-whip the quiche filling. You’ll want to make sure everything’s well-incorporated, but I recommend whisking the eggs separately. This way, you won’t accidentally overbeat the mixture.
  • If you’re worried about the pie crust browning too much, you can cover the edges with tin foil.
  • Don’t pre-bake the crust beforehand. You might think you need to do this, but everything goes into the oven at the same time!
  • Season the ground beef well before cooking. Salt and pepper are perfectly fine, but I definitely recommend adding something to your meat.
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Variations and Substitutions

  • You can easily switch out the ground beef for ground pork, ground chicken, or any other protein of your choice. To make this recipe veggie-friendly, try Quorn mince! Just remember that changing the protein may make it taste less like an old-school cheeseburger.
  • You’re welcome to change out the veggies in this recipe. Although I love spring onions, peppers can be delicious (and crunchy!) alternatives.
  • To add extra protein and savory flavor to this recipe, throw in some chopped-up bacon.
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Storage Instructions

This quiche stores well in the fridge for 3 or 4 days, but you’ll want to check the crust for sogginess before eating.

Just put it in an airtight storage container (slice it up if you need to!) and you’ll be good to go.

When you need to reheat it, just put a piece in the microwave or back in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Can I Freeze?

I don’t recommend freezing this hamburger quiche, as you run the risk of the pie crust going soggy when defrosted.

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Quiche Recipes

  • Crustless Bacon and Cheese Quiche
  • Spinach Mushroom Quiche
  • Quiche Lorraine
  • Bacon and Potato Quiche

Try my Chicken Pot Pie, Cheeseburger Dip and Cheeseburger Salad.

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Hamburger Quiche

Created by Stacie Vaughan

Servings 6

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes minutes

Total Time 55 minutes minutes

Dinner for breakfast! This quick and easy quiche is filled with all the flavors of a cheeseburger combined with fluffy scrambled eggs and veggies.

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Ingredients

  • 1 9″ unbaked deep dish pie shell
  • ¾ cup ground beef cooked and drained
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 ½ cup cheddar cheese cubed
  • ½ cup green onions sliced
  • dash of pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400℉.

  • Spread ground beef in pie shell followed by cheddar cheese, green onions and dash of pepper.

  • In a bowl, stir together mayonnaise, milk, eggs and cornstarch. Pour egg mixture over ingredients in pie shell.

  • Bake for 35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the centre comes out clean. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.2g | Protein: 20.1g | Fat: 30.9g | Saturated Fat: 11.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17.4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 144.8mg | Sodium: 457.5mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 3.6g

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

Course Main Dishes

Cuisine American

Keyword hamburger quiche, quiche

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FAQs

Is milk better than heavy cream in quiche? ›

Heavy Cream and Milk – For the best tasting quiche, use a combination of whole milk and heavy cream. (Or simply use half-and-half.) Using just heavy cream produces an overly thick filling. Whole milk is great, but a combo of heavy cream and milk is better.

What is the formula for quiche? ›

Quiche Ratio: 1 large egg to 1/2 cup of dairy

You'll need to increase the amount of eggs and milk based on the size of your quiche, so knowing the basic ratio makes it really easy to scale up or down. For a standard 9-inch quiche: Use 3 large eggs (6 ounces) 1 1/2 cups of whole milk or cream (12 ounces)

What is the best cheese for quiche? ›

You can use any shredded cheese you like; one winning combination is havarti, colby, and Parmesan. Quiche is an excellent choice for any meal, including a busy weeknight dinner. It can even be prepared in advance and refrigerated or frozen, then quickly reheated.

What is the ratio for egg and milk when making quiche? ›

The key to a foolproof quiche is the ratio of eggs to liquid – 2:1. I used 3 eggs and 1 1/2 cups liquid ( a mix of whole milk and heavy cream) – this is enough for a deep dish crust. This is definitely a recipe to have in your repertoire. Consider it a keeper with endless filling possibilities!

What is a substitute for heavy cream in a quiche recipe? ›

To replace 1 cup (237 mL) of heavy cream in your recipe, add 2 tablespoons (19 grams) of cornstarch to 1 cup (237 mL) of milk and stir, allowing the mixture to thicken. You can use whole milk or opt for skim milk to help slash the calories and fat content of your recipe.

Why do you put flour in quiche? ›

The Details That Make a Difference
  1. Thicker crust: Establishing a great crust is everything in the quiche realm. ...
  2. Add flour to your filling: Adding a bit of flour to your quiche filling helps absorb moisture and stabilize things in general.
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Can I use milk instead of cream in my quiche? ›

The answer is, yes you can, which is a relief. You do need some fat in there to help it set, but you can get that from the cheese. Using just milk and eggs as the basis for the filling works perfectly well and I figure you are more likely to have these ingredients in, which is way more helpful.

Do you need to prebake pie crust for quiche? ›

And yes, as you'll see, you should always prebake quiche crust to avoid a gummy pastry. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Roll out your homemade or purchased refrigerated dough into a 12-inch circle.

What kind of pie pan is best for quiche? ›

Springform pan

A springform pan lets you create a deep, impressive quiche, and thanks to its removable sides, you can showcase your work. This is chef Thomas Keller's pan of choice.

Can you put too much cheese in a quiche? ›

A Few General Rules for Making Perfect Quiches

2. Never use more than 2 cups of cheese. Too much cheese will make the quiche not set properly.

Why does my quiche come out watery? ›

Tip #2: Cook your veggies first

Excess moisture is one reason why quiches collapse in a watery pool on your plate. Vegetables and meats like ham give off tremendous amounts of water when they're cooked. Therefore, if you're using vegetables in your quiche, it's imperative that you cook them first.

How to get the bottom of quiche crispy? ›

Some people like to paint the surface of the pastry base with lightly beaten egg white after the beans have been removed and before returning the dish to the oven as the egg white cooks onto the surface of the pastry and can act as a slight sealant to help to keep the pastry crisp.

How do I tell when my quiche is done? ›

Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the custard turns a golden brown. To check doneness, insert a knife into the centre of the quiche. If it comes out clean it's done!

Why is my quiche always flat? ›

Not enough eggs to bind will prevent setting. My recipe has 3 eggs to 200 ml of liquid, this is a good balance to work with. Why is my quiche flat and rubbery? If you've added too many eggs to liquid, you'll end up with a flat rubbery quiche.

Is it better to use milk or heavy cream? ›

Heavy cream provides more fat, richness, and thickness. Milk is lower in fat and calories. Use heavy cream when you specifically need those properties whipped cream, frosting. Milk works for some cooking/baking uses.

Can I use 2% milk instead of heavy cream for quiche? ›

Classic custards use heavy cream, but 2% milk contains a fraction of the saturated fat and is still plenty rich. Flavor your custard with salt, pepper, a pinch of nutmeg and fresh herbs such as chives, oregano, parsley or tarragon.

Why add milk to quiche? ›

The French are known for using cream, whole milk, and butter when cooking, and making a traditional French quiche is definitely not the right time to deviate and opt for margarine or skim milk. By choosing whole milk over one with a lower fat content, the baked quiche will have a light texture, per The Kitchn.

Why use heavy cream instead of milk? ›

Full-fat dairy products such as heavy whipping cream contain more of the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K than low-fat or nonfat dairy. Also, your body absorbs fat-soluble vitamins better when you consume them with fat.

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