Mediterranean style simple quiche with Spanish Chorizo, eggs and sour cream. A rich filling with tarragon and oregano, that can be prepared with an easy homemade quiche base (with olive oil), that is ready in 5 minutes time. An simple summer (or spring) dinner recipe for the whole family.
When summer heat hits, we naturally look for easier, lighter meals that do not require hours long preparation time in a hot kitchen. So, today I’m sharing our family’s quick quiche recipe, that is heavily favored by one of my kids.
We make the filling with Spanish chorizo, or salami or even any deli meat I have lingering in the fridge. If you keep the proportions, the recipe is pretty versatile, which makes it a firm favorite in my cookbooks.
COMBINE this quiche with my olive oil pie crust base (that is secretly perfect as a quiche base as well). Plus super simple to make at home, it takes me 5 minutes (when using the stand mixer).
Behind the Bites
Rumor has it Chorizo originated on the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal). Early forms of preserved sausages existed for centuries as a way to keep meat edible before refrigeration. Modern chorizo developed after paprika (pimentón) arrived from the Americas in the 16th/17th centuries, giving it its famous red color and smoky flavor.
Over time, Spanish colonization spread chorizo to Latin America, where local versions such as Mexican chorizo evolved with different spices and preparation styles. Today, Spanish chorizo is usually cured and smoked, while Mexican chorizo is commonly sold fresh and must be cooked.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Quiche pastry base – homemade like the one above (with olive oi;) or store bought quiche pastry base of your choice.
- Spanish Chorizo – shredded or cut in small cubes
- Sour cream – or creme fraiche
- Yellow cheese – like cheddar or mozzarella, or another variety that melts well during baking
- Eggs – for the filling
- Tarragon – fresh is best
- Oregano – fresh or dried
- Basil – fresh is best
- Sea salt to taste – it depends on how salty the chorizo and cheese are
How to prepare Mediterranean Chorizo Quiche?
1st: If making it yourself, prepare the quiche pastry. Then, transfer to quiche baking dish and pierce with a fork.
2nd: Shred (cut) the chorizo, mix in with the shredded yellow cheese, eggs, sour cream, spices and salt; Mix well to combine and pour over the quiche base. Bake in the oven until golden and fully cooked.
What to serve this easy Chorizo Quiche?
Mediterranean Chorizo Quiche (30 min)
Equipment
- 1 pie baking dish, 32 cm/ 12 inch
- 1 small sauce pan, for sautéing mushrooms
Ingredients
- 1 pack pastry dough crust, e.g. shortcrust pastry
- 200 g sour cream
- 100 g yellow cheese, grated
- 200 g chorizo, shredded
- 2 medium eggs
- 2 tbsp. tarragon, fresh
- 1 tbsp. oregano, fresh
- 1 tbsp. basil, fresh
- sea salt to taste
Instructions
- First, shred the chorizo on the largest side of the shredder. Alternatively, slice into small cubes.
- Then, in a large mixing bowl add shredded chorizo and all other ingredients: (eggs, sour cream, yellow cheese, finely minced fresh tarragon, oregano, basil and sea salt). Stir well to combine.
- Place premade quiche crust into baking dish and press lightly on the edges to shape. Pierse gently with a fork to allow air to circulate during cooking.
- Transfer filling into the baking dish and distribute evenly with a spoon/spatula.
- Bake in the oven (preheated if baking dish isn't ceramic) on 180C/360F until fully cooked. Let cool slightly and serve.
Notes
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Perfect little quiche on a warm spring day. Thanks for sharing, we will be making it tonight .
Hope you like it!