Let's Taco-bout Quiche

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Tuesday October 4, 2018 was #NationalTacoDay. I love tacos and can see the joy that comes from this new national celebration. All over social media I was seeing shrimp tacos, pulled beef tacos, chicken tacos, and classic American beef tacos. What was I going to make on this #taco-day?

 One of my favorite dishes that my mother-in-law makes is, a layered taco dip. It is perfect for left over night with the family. With this little tidbit I thought, maybe I could create my own tacos, straight out of the pan, layered deliciousness.

Eggs, onion, beef, beans, cheese, tomato, arugula, and tortillas.
After scavenging trough my fridge, I found these few items. Unfortunately, I didn’t have any sour cream, so I used re-fried beans as a base. After that it was, how do I like to layer my tacos? Everyone does this differently; this recipe can be adjusted to any flavor profile.



When all ingredients where stacked just right, all I had to do was refrigerate them. Was that it? It’s a simple, quick, idea, but it seemed almost too simple. When I was a baker fresh out of school I worked in cafĂ©. I had to go in at 6 o’clock in the morning and do my usual bake-off. Sometimes the breakfast cooks would get jammed up during the morning rush. To help them I got to jump in and make quiche. There where so many varieties, mostly based on seasonal availability. Thinking of this job I figured, why not try a quiche base on my layered creation.
Quiche Base Recipe:

Ingredients:
Eggs                                       8 each
Milk or any other cream    1 cup
Salt & Pepper                       To taste
Bake:
  1. Feel free to use any combination of meat, vegetables, and cheese. Always layer in this way to avoid wet pockets from the vegetables water.
  2. Make sure to use a glass pan to avoid sticking.
  3. Bake at 400°F until it puffs a little in the center, about 20 minutes.
  4. Turn temperature down to 325°F bake until just firm in the center, another 20-30 minutes.
  5. DO NOT POKE it will deflate the rise from the eggs.

Finished Quiche

Vegetarian option: I am the only one in my home who is vegetarian. NOT vegan, can’t give up the cheese and eggs. Most meals I just adjust what I am making everyone special to me. Here is my version of vegetarian.


Bake like the large one but just not as long 30 minutes total.

What kinds of foods have you deconstructed? Making a meal unique to oneself can get those creative juices flowing.

Printable Quiche Base Recipe

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