Deep Dish Quiche Recipe (Uses 8 Eggs, Easy & Savory)

If your chickens are producing more eggs than you can keep up with, this deep dish quiche uses 8 eggs in one recipe and turns them into a rich, sliceable meal that works any time of day.

It’s reliable, flexible, and one of the best ways to use eggs while making something that feels complete and satisfying.

Eggs: 8
Servings: 8
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 45–50 minutes
Total: ~1 hour 10 minutes
Deep dish quiche with eggs, bacon, spinach, and cheese in a flaky crust
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    Why You’ll Love This Recipe

    • Uses 8 eggs efficiently
      A strong option when eggs are building up quickly.
    • Rich, filling texture
      Higher egg ratio creates a sturdy, satisfying slice.
    • Flexible fillings
      Works with meats, vegetables, or simple cheese.
    • Make-ahead friendly
      Stores and reheats well for multiple meals.

    Ingredients

    8 large eggs

    1½ cups heavy cream (or milk)

    1 deep dish pie crust

    1½ cups shredded cheese

    1–1½ cups cooked fillings (spinach, bacon, mushrooms, etc.)

    1 tsp salt

    ½ tsp pepper

    Instructions

    1
    Preheat oven to 375°F

    2
    Place crust in deep dish pie pan

    3
    Add fillings and cheese

    4
    Whisk eggs, cream, salt, and pepper

    5
    Pour mixture into crust

    6
    Bake 45–50 minutes until center is set

    5
    Cool 10–15 minutes before slicing

    Tips

    Use pre-cooked fillings to avoid excess moisture

    Cover crust edges if browning too quickly

    Let rest before cutting for clean slices

    Storage

    • Refrigerate up to 4 days
    • Reheat in oven for best texture

    Variations

    • Spinach + feta
    • Bacon + cheddar
    • Mushroom + swiss
    • Ham + gruyère

    Deep dish quiche is one of the more flexible ways to use eggs, especially when you want something that can stretch across multiple meals. It holds its shape well, slices cleanly, and can be served warm or cold, which makes it useful for everything from breakfast to lunch or a simple dinner.

    Recipes like this are helpful when you’re working through a steady supply of eggs because they combine a larger quantity into a single dish without requiring much hands-on time. Keeping a few dependable recipes like quiche, casseroles, and bakes in rotation can make it easier to use eggs consistently without feeling repetitive.

    For more ideas, explore the main egg recipe collection or browse recipes designed for using 8–10 eggs if you’re looking for other meals that use a similar amount at once. If you want to mix in smaller batches, the recipes using 6 eggs can help balance things out.

    If you’re keeping eggs on hand regularly, having durable egg cartons can help keep everything organized and protected—especially when you’re managing multiple batches at different stages.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    More Questions

    Can I use milk instead of cream?

    Yes, but texture will be lighter.

    Can I freeze quiche?

    Yes, wrap tightly and freeze up to 2 months.

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