What Can You Serve with Quiche?

If there is one French dish that we should include more often in our meal plans, quiche is undoubtedly it.

Quiche is a savory French custard made with eggs, milk, and cream with a flaky crust shell.

However, you can include tons of add-ons to make it even more delectable: ham, cheese, tomatoes, spinach, spices, and many other vegetables and meat.

This dish can either be served hot or cold and at any time of the day —breakfast, lunch, dinner. You choose!

Quiche is a terrific tart on its own, but it tastes a lot better when paired with few spectacular side dishes. We share simple “what to serve with quiche” recipes to ensure a flavorful and unforgettable French dining experience.

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Click the type of side dish you want to create below, or take a look at all our side dish recipes to get inspired.

Quiche Side Dishes: Bread

Quiche Side Dishes: Green Salads

Quiche Side Dishes: Roasted Vegetables

Quiche Side Dishes: Fruit

Quiche Side Dishes: Other Delicious Options

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Quiche Side Dishes: Bread

We all know how a delicious piece of bread complements almost any dish. It works like magic with quiche as well.

Choosing the bread, though, should not be a light decision. We want to introduce to you two bread recipes that will never go wrong with quiche: Crusty Bread and Focaccia.

Crusty Bread is a popular bread recipe because it produces a bakery-quality type of bread that is a perfect fit to serve with quiche. And it’s simple, too–all you need is yeast, flour, salt, and water for this recipe.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 tsp of Yeast
• 1 1/2 tsp of Salt
• 2 cups + 3 tbsp of Flour
• 1 Cup of Water
• Cornmeal

Instructions:

1. Mix the yeast, salt, and water into a large container. Pour the flour and mix until dry patches are no longer visible. Cover it and let the dough rise for 2 to five hours max at room temperature.
2. Once ready to bake, sprinkle a small amount of flour and cut the dough into your preferred size. Then, stretch the dough and create a round top with a flat bottom.
3. Place the dough on the pizza peel with sprinkled cornmeal. Let it sit for 40 minutes. Then, place the dough into a broiler pan.
4. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes before placing the broiler pan with the dough.
5. Bake the dough for 30 minutes until it becomes brown. Then, let the bread cool afterward.

Focaccia is everybody’s favorite yeasty bread that can be easily prepared from scratch.

It is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and totally vegan, a desirable side to serve with quiche.

Ingredients:

• Extra-virgin Olive Oil
• Garlic
• Fresh Herbs
• Yeast
• Warm Water
• Honey
• All-purpose Flour
• Salt and Pepper

Instructions:

1. Mix olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs. These three are the secret ingredients in making this recipe flavorful.
2. Mix warm water and honey with yeast. This step helps the dough rise.
3. Mix the flour, salt, and a bit of the garlic herb oil into the yeast mixture. Then, knead the dough 10 to 15 times.
4. Let it sit for an hour. Ensure to let the dough rise until it becomes double its size.
5. Place the dough in a baking dish or sheet pan. Brush the dough’s top with the garlic herb oil.
6. Bake for 20 minutes and wait until it becomes golden brown.

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Quiche Side Dishes: Green Salads

If you are looking for the best side dish to go with quiche, a crisp, green salad is undoubtedly the best choice.

Salads are perfect with egg dishes, plus they’re healthy and light. You also have lots of choices for your add-ons if you want something sweet, salty, or savory, making salads a perfect versatile side dish with quiche.

When these three ingredients are combined, they produce a salad that works wonderfully with different dishes, including quiche.

The best thing about this salad is that you can substitute for some of the ingredients without necessarily sacrificing the salad’s quality.

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp Olive Oil
• 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1/2 tsp Honey
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/8 tsp Black Pepper
• 1 bag of Baby Spinach
• 1 pc Apple
• 4 oz Crumbled Cheese
• 1/2 cup of Walnuts

Instructions:

1. Mix the olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
2. Add the spinach, apple, cheese, and walnuts.
3. Toss the ingredients gently to combine.
4. Serve as soon as finished.

Are you a fan of a BLT? If so, this salad recipe is for you.

We know quite well that almost every dish matches well with Bacon and Tomato. Indeed, this salad works well with quiche, too, due to its perfect sweet and salty taste!

Ingredients:

• 1 pack Lettuce
• 2 cups Tomatoes
• 3/4 cups Coleslaw Salad Dressing
• 3/4 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 12 pcs Cooked Bacon Strips

Instructions:

1. Mix the lettuce and tomatoes in a large bowl.
2. Add the dressing, depending on your preference.
3. Sprinkle the cheese and bacon.
4. Mix gently, then serve while it’s fresh.

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Quiche Side Dishes: Roasted Vegetables

If you can’t get enough of veggies and want to make sure they’re tasty, consider roasting them.

The best part about these side dishes is that you have the freedom to choose which vegetable works perfectly well with your quiche’s ingredients. You can play with the elements, and they are also easy to make.

Roasted butternut squash is one of the simplest vegetable recipes to serve with quiche. It is an excellent choice if you prefer less stressful food preparation and, at the same time, produces a delectable and nutritious side dish result.

Ingredients:

• 1 Peeled, Cut, and Seeded Butternut Squash
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 2 cloves Minced Garlic
• Salt and Black Pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Mix the butternut squash, olive oil, and garlic in a bowl.
3. Season the squash with salt and black pepper.
4. Place the coated squash on a baking sheet.
5. Roast the squash until it becomes tender and light brown, about 25 to 30 minutes.

If you prefer mixed vegetables, then you should definitely try roasted mixed vegetables.

You can use up last night’s leftover veggies in your fridge and season them the way you like. No matter what veggies you choose, rest assured they can be paired perfectly well with quiche.

Ingredients:

• Vegetables – tomatoes, red onion, bell peppers, broccoli, garlic, carrots, etc.
• Olive Oil
• Salt and Pepper
• Italian Seasoning (optional)
• Lemon (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cut your veggies all in the same size and arrange them nicely on a baking sheet.
2. Brush them with oil and season with Italian Seasoning, garlic, lemon, salt, and pepper.
3. Ensure to spread the veggies across the baking sheet to cook evenly.
4. Roast for at least 10 minutes or longer until the veggies become tender.

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  Vegetables – tomatoes, red onion, bell peppers, broccoli, garlic, carrots, etc.
• Olive Oil
• Salt and Pepper
• Italian Seasoning (optional)
• Lemon (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cut your veggies all in the same size and arrange them nicely on a baking sheet.
2. Brush them with oil and season with Italian Seasoning, garlic, lemon, salt, and pepper.
3. Ensure to spread the veggies across the baking sheet to cook evenly.
4. Roast for at least 10 minutes or longer until the veggies become tender.

Another awesome veggie recipe you can serve with quiche is this roasted vegetable bisque. This veggie soup is completely vegan, dairy-free, and grain-free. It is the perfect soup if you plan on serving quiche on a rainy day.

Ingredients:

• 8 cups of Mixed Vegetables – sweet potato, carrots, squash, red onion, garlic, zucchini
• 1 tbsp Avocado Oil
• 4 cups Vegetable Broth
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Herb (any of your choice)
• 2 tbsp Cream Cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Slice the veggies to the same sizes and place them on a baking sheet.
3. Brush the veggies with oil lightly for the coating.
4. Roast the veggies for at least 30 minutes.
5. Place the roasted veggies in the blender.
6. Add the vegetable broth and blend until it becomes smooth.
7. Add the herbs and spices with cream cheese. Then, blend again.

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Quiche Side Dishes: Fruit

The most convenient, delicious, and cheap side dish perfect for quiche is fruits.

You can prepare a fruity side dish ahead of time while you concentrate on perfecting your quiche, so it’s a time saver. Plus, fruit is rich in vitamins and minerals. Even better, you can choose the types of fruit that best complement the kind of quiche you are making.

When it comes to fresh fruit salads, there is no such thing as too little or too much. Everything in this recipe is entirely up to you, from the dressing to the choice of fruits. Although there are millions of fruit salad recipes online, we believe this recipe works best with any quiche.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup Honey
• 1/4 cup Orange Juice
• 1 zest Lemon
• Assorted Fresh Fruit (strawberries, raspberries, mango, apple, kiwis, grapes, orange, blueberries, etc.)

Instructions:

1. Mix honey, freshly-squeezed orange juice, and lemon in a large bowl.
2. Add the fruits.
3. Toss them gently to combine the dressing and fruits.
4. Chill first before serving.

Fruit Cream is an Indian dessert that is made by placing mixed fruits in a creamy base. This fruit dish is perfect for meaty quiches to achieve a perfect balance of salty and sweet.

Ingredients:

• Assorted Fresh Fruit (mango, apple, banana, kiwi, grapes, orange, strawberry, etc.)
• 250 ml Fresh Cream
• 1 cup Yogurt
• 4 tbsp Powdered Sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1 tbsp Crushed Nuts

Instructions:

1. Peel the fruits and cut them into small chunks.
2. Mix the cream and the yogurt in a large bowl until it becomes creamy and smooth.
3. Add the powdered sugar with vanilla extract and mix until it dissolves.
4. Add the fruits and nuts. Mix them properly.
5. Chill the fruit cream for at least an hour or two before serving.

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Quiche Side Dishes: Other Delicious Options

There are literally no right or wrong side dish options for quiche, since it’s such a versatile dish.

To help you discover more unusual recipes, we have included three more satisfying and flavorful options.

Potato soup is well-loved because it is creamy, hearty, and flavorful. It is the kind of soup that everyone in the family loves, no matter the occasion. This potato soup with quiche makes such a great team for a family dinner.

Ingredients:

• Vegetables (potatoes, yellow onions, carrots, celery)
• Chicken Broth
• Butter
• Salt and Pepper
• Milk

Instructions:

1. Mix the vegetables with chicken broth inside a pot.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cover the pot and wait for it to boil. Once it boils, reduce the heat to medium and cook until the potatoes become softer. It takes about 15-20 minutes.
4. While waiting, melt butter in a saucepan. Add flour and whisk while cooking it for a minute. Pour the milk and stir until it thickens.
5. When potatoes are already soft, add the milk mixture to the potato soup and stir well. Then, add the sour cream and mix until the desired taste is achieved.

Who said you could never go extra with your quiche side dish? It goes well with several dishes, so you might as well be creative and try creating a recipe with three of the most well-loved ingredients: garlic, bacon, and asparagus.

Ingredients:

• 2 packs of Asparagus
• 3 tbsp Olive Oil
• 6 minced Garlic Cloves
• Salt and Paper
• 6 strips of Bacon (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix your minced garlic with olive oil in a small bowl. Set it aside while you prepare the asparagus.
2. Cut the fibrous ends of asparagus by holding the end and snap it on the part where it snaps. If you want to be sure, you can also use a knife.
3. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet and brush the garlic oil. Then, sprinkle it with salt and pepper.
4. Bake the asparagus at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 13 to 18 minutes until it becomes slightly brown.
5. While you bake, sauté the bacon and drain the oil using a paper towel once cooked.
6. Once the asparagus is baked, sprinkle the bacon on top.

The good side about quiche is, you can easily mix and match. With macaroni and cheese salad, you will never get enough of your chosen quiche, for sure. Also, kids love this side dish, and it’s a good way to get them to eat more vegetables.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups Macaroni
• 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
• 1/2 cup Green Bell Pepper (chopped)
• 1/2 cup Celery (chopped)
• 3 tbsp Green Onion
• 8 pcs Cherry Tomatoes
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• Salt and Pepper
• 1/4 tsp Seasoning

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta until al dente in a pot of salted water. Then, rinse the pasta with cold water and drain.
2. Mix pasta and vinegar well in a large bowl. Once done, let it sit for around 15 to 20 minutes.
3. Add peppers, cheese, onions, tomatoes, celery, mayonnaise, and seasoning.
4. Mix the ingredients well, then refrigerate to chill.

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Tips to Make Quiche

1. The filling ingredients of your quiche should be cooked, not raw. You can use any food or leftovers, as long as it is a combination of cheese, meat, vegetables, and eggs.
2. Learn the right egg-milk ratio, as quiches are basically made of eggs and milk. Remember that each egg is equivalent to half a cup of milk.
3. Use shortcuts. To save more time, you can use pre-made crusts.
4. Make sure to pre-cook meat and vegetables. Cooking them properly helps release their juices, enhancing the quiche’s tasty flavor.
5. Overstuffed quiche may not be ideal. Too many ingredients may lead to a failure to achieve the light and fluffy texture.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Is Quiche a main dish?

Quiche can be both a main dish and a side dish.

Quiche is filled with a tasty pastry crust made of egg, milk, cheese, meat, seafood, or vegetables. It can be either served cold or hot.

As a main dish, it is usually served during breakfast, lunch, or brunch. However, you can also have it for dinner with a healthy salad of your choice.

As a side dish, it can complement well with meat or poultry, depending on its filling. It does not usually go with fish, yet you could try shrimp and crab as a main dish paired with quiche.

What meat goes well with quiche?

The kinds of meat that typically goes well with quiche are bacon, ham, sausage, beef, and chicken. Since quiche is a versatile dish, you can freely choose which kinds of meat you prefer, either for the quiche itself or for the side dish.

What cheeses can be used in quiche?

Three of the most common cheeses used for a quiche are mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan. However, some people prefer to use goat cheese. The truth of the matter is, you have the freedom to choose which cheese you like to go with your quiche. You can be creative and experimental with quiche as long as you stick with the egg-milk ratio.

How do you reheat quiche?

Before reheating, let your quiche sit at room temperature for a while after being taken out from the fridge. This ensures the even and proper reheating of quiche. When it has gotten closer to room temperature, place the quiche on a baking sheet and cover the crust with foil. Reheat the quiche for about 25 minutes at 450 degrees Fahrenheit in an oven.

Why is my quiche watery?

The custard’s firm filling lies on the coagulation of the proteins from the eggs. If you bake it for a more extended period or at a too high temperature, the proteins may over-coagulate, resulting in a watery quiche.

How long should quiche rest before cutting?

You have to wait 10 to 20 minutes before slicing a quiche that is fresh from the oven. Once the quiche is done, you need to let it sit at room temperature to ensure continuous cooking on the inside while the exterior cools down.

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Additional Resources:

• Better Homes and Gardens: Our Favorite Quiche Lorraine
• YouTube: How to Make a Quiche/ Four Easy Recipes

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