Leek and Cheese Quiche

This easy, tasty leek and cheese quiche recipe layers leeks, Romano cheese, shredded Swiss cheese, egg, cream, and tomatoes into a prepared pie crust.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 472 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 tomato, thinly sliced
• 2 cups sliced leeks
• 1 (9 inch) frozen pie crust, thawed
• 0.25 cup grated Romano cheese
• 1.75 cups heavy cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 2

Toss Swiss cheese, Romano cheese, and flour together in a bowl; spread over leeks.

Step 3

Beat heavy cream and eggs together in a separate bowl; pour over cheese layer. Top with tomato slices; season with salt and black pepper.

Step 4

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add leeks; cook until tender. Spread evenly into bottom of pie crust.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C); continue baking until crust is lightly browned and a knife inserted into center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.