Cheese and onion quiche

Published on 5 November 2026 at 05:33

🧀 Cheese & Onion Quiche

There's something wonderfully comforting about a homemade cheese and onion quiche. With a buttery pastry base, rich cheesy filling and plenty of onion, it's perfect for picnics, lunches, buffets or an easy family meal. Served hot or cold, this classic favourite is always a crowd-pleaser.

Made from simple ingredients and packed with flavour, this is a fantastic recipe to keep in your collection. Whether you're making it exactly as written or putting your own spin on it, every quiche comes out a little different, and that's part of the fun.

📋 Ingredients

175g plain flour
87g margarine or butter
7 eggs
200g grated cheese
Chopped onions

🥣 Preparing the Pastry

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👨‍🍳 Method

🌟 No Rules Kitchen

One of the best things about quiche is that there are no strict rules. Use this recipe as your starting point and adapt it to suit your own tastes. If you think it needs more cheese, add more cheese. If you're a cheese lover, don't let the quantities stop you from adding an extra handful.

Have a look in the fridge before you start. This recipe is perfect for using up ingredients you already have and turning them into something delicious. A few extra ingredients can completely transform the flavour and create a quiche that's unique to you.

Fresh herbs can add colour and freshness, while chopped smoked bacon brings a rich smoky flavour that works beautifully with the cheese and onion. Tomatoes add sweetness, mushrooms add earthiness and ham creates an extra hearty filling.

Every homemade quiche tells its own story. Don't be afraid to experiment, make substitutions and create a version that your family loves. Some of the best recipes are born from simply using what you already have in the kitchen. Whether it's leftover smoked bacon, fresh garden herbs or a handful of extra cheese, every addition creates a new family favourite.