Quiche with cheese, onions and tomatoes

6 servings

60 minutes

Quiche with cheese, onions, and tomatoes is a classic dish of European cuisine originating from France. This open pie combines delicate shortcrust pastry with a rich filling of aromatic cheese, sweet onions, and juicy tomatoes. The rich flavor is complemented by a creamy egg and oregano filling, creating a harmony of textures: crispy crust, gooey cheese, and soft filling. Quiche is versatile—it can be served hot or cold and is perfect for family dinners as well as festive gatherings. Traditionally found in cozy French bistros where it pairs beautifully with a glass of white wine. This dish is easy to adapt by adding favorite ingredients, and its rich, warming taste makes it a beloved choice year-round.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 684.4
• Proteins: 19.7g
• Fats: 50.4g
• Carbohydrates: 38.2g

Ingredients

• Butter: 150 g
• Wheat flour: 1.5 glass
• Baking powder: 1 tsp
• Sour cream 20%: 450 g
• Cheese: 200 g
• Tomatoes: 4 pc
• Dried oregano: to taste
• Onion: 2 head
• Chicken egg: 4 pc

Cooking steps

1. Grate the butter at room temperature, sift the flour through a sieve, gradually mixing it with the butter. Add 100 grams of sour cream and baking powder. Knead the dough. You may need to add more flour until the dough stops sticking to your hands.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 150 g
   • Wheat flour: 1.5 glass
   • Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
   • Sour cream 20%: 450 g

2. Chop the onion into half rings and sauté in vegetable oil (optional - olive/sunflower). When the onion reaches a translucent, creamy color, turn off the heat. Add oregano and tomatoes, previously diced into small cubes. Mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 2 heads
   • Tomatoes: 4 pieces
   • Dried oregano:  to taste

3. Cut the cheese into cubes. I used 4 types of cheese — cheddar, Russian, Dutch, and hard processed cheese in blocks.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cheese: 200 g

4. In the remaining sour cream, beat 4 eggs, add oregano, salt, and pepper to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sour cream 20%: 450 g
   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces
   • Dried oregano:  to taste

5. Roll out the dough and place it in the mold, forming the edges. I used a mold with a diameter of 36 cm.

6. We place onions with tomatoes on the dough, then spread cheese cubes and pour everything with sour cream and eggs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 2 heads
   • Tomatoes: 4 pieces
   • Cheese: 200 g
   • Sour cream 20%: 450 g

7. Place the mold in a preheated oven at 200 degrees. Bake for 60 minutes.