shallot mushroom quiche on table

Much as I love being here, chatting with you, hopefully both of us with a big mug of hot coffee in our hands as it is Monday morning and we probably both need it, there is nothing like having a conversation in real life.

There is also nothing like a good quiche.

Both are why this weekend did my soul good.

On Saturday morning, I had a few of my blogger friends over for a brunch in real life — IRL, as the fancy interwebs folk say. It was potluck-style, so everyone contributed a dish and let me tell you, it was proof that these virtual baby showers and wedding showers and linky parties and such we have ’round these parts every once in a while? They would cure whatever ails ya with one happy food coma. In short, the food was amazing.

So was the company. Because sometimes me + this computer screen can get a wee isolating, and much as I love to have heart to hearts with my baby daughter and my cat in the long afternoons, it doesn’t compare to being able to spend intentional time with the women in my life who walk a similar path. I was telling Melissa, who spearheaded the idea for the gathering, that I feel like we are so lucky to have such a uniquely warm, kindhearted and encouraging group of food bloggers in this tundra/great state we call home. All of that to say: I hope this weekend can be repeated again and again.

shallot mushroom quiche on plate

The same goes for this quiche, which was my edible contribution to the day. In poor but oh-so-typical form, I made it for the first time to test out on the group, but thankfully it delivered. I didn’t have much doubt that it would, anyway, considering garlic and herb goat cheese, caramelized shallots and sauteed mushrooms mixed with eggs and cream in a flaky crust can really never steer you wrong. If I could pat this quiche on the back, I would. But instead I’ll just steal another slice as I finish up this post.

slice of shallot mushroom quiche on plate

I made my own gluten-free crust for the brunch using Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 Baking Flour and this recipe, and it was honestly one of the best gluten-free variations of a baked good I’ve ever had. That being said, the quiche can be made with any crust, homemade, gluten-filled or gluten-free, or store-bought. And if you can’t find garlic and herb goat cheese, no need to fret — plain works just as well. If you’re really hankering for that garlic and some herbs, though, because I had to mention them, you can even throw in a couple teaspoons of each. That’s what I love about quiche — it plays pretty nicely with most adaptations you want to try. I also love that it’s delicious (she says as she contemplates getting another slice).

This quiche, you guys. It’s what’s for breakfast, or brunch, or dinner, or for no reason at all other than I just wrote this post and I can’t stop thinking about it and so yes, yes I did take one more slice. I needed something to go with that big mug of hot coffee, obviously.

shallot mushroom quiche on table

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shallot mushroom quiche

Caramelized Shallot and Mushroom Quiche

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  • Author: Adapted from Martha Stewart
  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 1 9-inch quiche 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 1 homemade or store-bought pie dough
  • 6 eggs
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 3/4 lb baby bella mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cups thinly sliced shallots (about 6 shallots)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 ounces garlic and herb (or plain) goat cheese, crumbled

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. On a lightly floured surface, roll pie dough roughly to a 12-inch circle. Press dough lightly into a 9-inch pie plate. Fold the overhanging dough under and crimp with fingers or a fork.
  2. Place a sheet of parchment paper over dough, then fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake 20 minutes until crust is lightly golden and just set on the edges. Remove beans and parchment paper.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk eggs and heavy cream. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine 1 tablespoon butter and mushrooms. Cook 5 to 7 minutes until mushrooms are soft. Drain mixture, then transfer to bowl.
  4. Return skillet to stovetop over medium-high heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter and shallots. Season with salt and pepper, then cook 10 minutes until golden and caramelized. Add to bowl.
  5. Stir in crumbled goat cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until mixture is well combined. Pour into crust. Bake another 45 minutes until center of quiche is just set. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  6. NOTE: Quiche can be made up to 3 days ahead; just cool completely, cover with foil and keep refrigerated. Reheat in oven at 325 degrees F, covered with foil, for 15 to 20 minutes until warmed through.