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Martha Stewart's delicious crab quiche topped with fresh herbs.

Crab Quiche

A creamy, flavorful crab quiche with melted cheese, perfect for brunch or cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pie Crust
  • 1 pie crust 1 pie crust Store-bought or homemade
Filling
  • 1 cup 1 cup cooked crab meat Use fresh crab for best flavor
  • 1 cup 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese Can substitute with cheddar
  • 2 large 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with half-and-half or Greek yogurt for lighter version
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 scallions 2 scallions, chopped Adds freshness
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon ground mace Can be substituted with nutmeg
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Roll out the pie crust and fit it into a pie dish.
Filling Preparation
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, Old Bay seasoning, Dijon mustard, mace, salt, and pepper.
  2. Spread the crab meat and scallions evenly in the crust.
  3. Pour the egg mixture on top, making sure to cover everything.
  4. Sprinkle the cheese over the filling.
Baking
  1. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the quiche is set and golden.
  2. Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

This quiche is versatile and can be served hot, warm, or even cold. Pair it with a fresh green salad and enjoy with chilled white wine or sparkling water.