This Salmon Quiche dish is sssooo flavorful, rich and savory – you will love it for brunch or a special occasion! You’ll also love that it can be made ahead of time and eaten hot or cold!
What is your favorite brunch recipe?
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving, full of family, love, laughter and great food. I can’t wait to hear what your favorite food was on your holiday table!
Now that Thanksgiving is officially over, I feel like it’s time to start rolling out the Christmas recipes so you can plan, plan, plan! Not that I haven’t already violated the no-Christmas-recipes-before-Thanksgiving rule, like here and here.
But, planning ahead (sometimes way ahead) means the holidays are less stressful, and having more time to spend with your family.
Plus, having recipes that can be made ahead of time are an extra bonus during the busy holidays! This is like your early warning system! 🙂
Here is a savory breakfast brunch recipe that you will absolutely love for Christmas Eve or Christmas morning. One of our favorite things about this recipe is that you can eat it hot or cold, and it’s fabulous either way. Serve it with a side of fruit and you’ll have a delicious brunch before you open gifts.
This is an old recipe (from a Better Homes & Gardens magazine, 1979) that was gifted to me by a dear friend. The first time she had us over for brunch, I simply could not get enough of it! I had several helpings, and so did The Husband. It was probably completely inappropriate how much I ate :-), but at least our host had no doubt we loved it!
After that, I *had* to make it at home. Now you can too!
One important tip! Be sure to buy the canned salmon that has already been de-boned. Trust me on this one, ok? The last thing you want to do is be de-boning canned salmon.
Enjoy!
Salmon Quiche
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 2/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 6 tablespoons corn or other cooking oil
- 1 15.5 ounce can salmon, boneless and skinless
- 3 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup low-fat dairy sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon grated onion
- 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 3 drops bottled hot pepper sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- For crust, combine whole wheat flour, 2/3 cup cheddar cheese, almonds, salt, and paprika in a bowl. Stir in oil. Set aside 1/2 cup of the crust mixture. Press remaining crust mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Bake crust in 400 degree oven for 10 minutes. Remove crust from oven and let cool. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees.
- For filling, drain salmon and reserve salmon liquid. Add water to reserved salmon liquid (if necessary) to make 1/2 cup liquid. Flake salmon and set aside. In a bowl, blend together eggs, sour cream, mayonnaise, and reserved salmon liquid. Stir in flaked salmon, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, onion, dill weed, and hot pepper sauce. Spoon filling into crust. Sprinkle with reserved crust mixture.
- Bake in 325 degree oven 45 minutes or until firm in the center.
Recipe from Better Homes & Garden magazine February, 1979.
Johlene @Flavours & Frosting says
Oh my word that sounds amazing! Did you say quiche and salmon in the same sentence 🙂 YUM! xoxo
Kristi says
Thanks Johlene! We lovvvvve this Quiche! It’s so savory, and I actually prefer it cold! So easy to make during busy holidays! xoxo
Shikha @ Shikha la mode says
I can’t de-bone anything so I’ll definitely be getting up in that canned salmon. I love quiche and with salmon – BOOM.
Kristi says
I’m with you Shikha. I’ll never de-bone another salmon from the can (she shudders at the thought). 🙂 Have a great week!!!
marcie says
For whatever reason, I rarely ever make quiche, Kristi. I normally go to french toast bakes or egg bakes of some kind, but not quiche. That needs to change, because this looks delicious! Salmon is my favorite fish, so it’s like you made this for me. Thank you, thank you! Gotta get making some quiche soon. 🙂
Kristi says
I’m not a big fan of sweet breakfasts Marcie, so I never make french toast or pancakes or …. But, I am a huge fan of savory, so this Salmon Quiche fits the palate so nicely! I thought it was so interesting that this recipe is a throw-back to 1979! Hahaha! They could cook then too! 🙂 LOL, but why wouldn’t they be able too? Silly me!
Juliana says
I never thought in making quiche with salmon…great idea Kristi, it sure sound and look delicious!
Enjoy your week 🙂
Kristi says
Thanks Juliana! I absolutely love this dish, and we’ve made it several times. We love it all times of the day. 🙂 Have a beautiful week!
Samina | The Cupcake Confession says
This time of the year is just sooooo exciting. I’m loving this quiche Kristi! My mum is a crazy seafood lover so she is going to LOVEEEE this!!!! Pinning!!!!!! <3 :*
Kristi says
Thanks for the pin Samina! You should totally make this for your mom! 🙂 xoxo Thanks for the pin darling!
GiGi Eats says
Salmon ANYTHING has my FULL ATTENTION!
Kristi says
Thanks Gigi! I love salmon too – and it’s so healthy for you!
Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says
Frittatas and stratas are my ‘go to’ brunch recipes – I always forget about quiche! I love the salmon in this one…looks wonderful.
Kristi says
Thanks Marissa! This is truly one of our favorites, and I think it’s so unique. Usually you hear about ham & cheese or mushroom – but I don’t ever remember hearing about salmon until this one! xoxo
K / Pure & Complex says
I have so many fav brunch items but I can quickly tell you which one is my new favorite… you guess it this salmon quiche :). I am loving this.
Kristi says
I’m so, so, so glad you like it! It is truly one of our favorites! And, I’m glad it’s going to be one of yours.
Bill says
That does sound yummy. Saving.
Kristi says
So glad you like it Bill! 🙂
amanda @ fake ginger says
Yuuuuum! I love that the crust has cheese and almonds in it!
Kristi says
It’s really, really good Amanda – I think you’ll love it!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
I can’t get enough of salmon and this quiche looks delectable! Perfect for weekend brunch!
Kristi says
Thanks Ashley! It is perfect for a weekend brunch!
Arpita@ The Gastronomic Bong says
Salmon Quiche sounds amazing, Kristi!! my hubby recently started eating salmon and I need to try this recipe.. Looks so so delicious.. Love it!! 😀
Kristi says
Thank you Arpita! We absolutely love this for brunch! 🙂
Monica says
With all the sweets I’m baking and eating this month, it’s easy to neglect the savory. I need ideas for good meals and party food like this! And I just love brunch, and all kinds of brunch food. Having people over for breakfast or brunch is the easiest way to entertain. I know your quiche would be a hit!
Kristi says
Thank you Monica! It is PERFECT for entertaining! xoxo
Kelsey @ Snacking Squirrel says
such an intelligent way of using salmon in a recipe!
Kristi says
Thanks Kelsey! We absolutely love this recipe!
Danielle says
I love quiche, but never thought to add salmon to it. What a great idea! Thanks for sharing, Kristi. Pinning this!
Kristi says
Thanks for the pin Danielle! I love quiche and adding salmon was a great healthy way to get it into brunch!
Susan | Simple Healthy Kitchen says
I’m a breakfast girl…I could (and do ! )eat breakfast stuff for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Just pinned…and going to have to try. yum!
Kristi says
Thanks for the pin love, Susan! I love breakfast too – so the quiche was perfect for us!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
Thanks for reminding me how much I love quiche Kristi, can’t remember the last time that I made (or ate) one!
Kristi says
Thank you Thalia! I love quiche for breakfast, and this is a special one!
Renee@Two in the Kitchen says
I am a huge brunch person and this salmon quiche is making my mouth water Kristi!!
Kristi says
Thanks Renee! We love brunch, so this was perfect for us! And it makes great leftovers. 🙂
Mira says
I love quiche for breakfast/brunch, but never tried it with salmon! Looks delicious!
Kristi says
Thank you Mira! We love salmon too – so this was so great to introduce into our rotation!