Description
This Leftover Meatloaf Quiche is a delicious and creative way to repurpose your leftover cooked meatloaf into a savory breakfast or brunch dish. Combining crumbled meatloaf, sharp cheddar cheese, and a fluffy, custardy base made with Bisquick, eggs, and milk, this quiche bakes to golden perfection in just 45 minutes, yielding six hearty servings ideal for family meals or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Meatloaf and Cheese
- 2 cups crumbled leftover cooked meatloaf
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, diced
Custard Mixture
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup Bisquick
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 °F to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for even baking.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a deep-dish 10-inch pie plate or use a seasoned cast iron skillet to prevent sticking and promote easy serving.
- Layer Meatloaf and Cheese: Evenly sprinkle the crumbled leftover meatloaf and diced cheddar cheese over the bottom of the prepared pie plate or skillet.
- Beat Eggs with Seasoning: In a small bowl, beat the eggs together with salt and ground black pepper until well combined.
- Make Custard Base: In a medium bowl, pour in the milk, then add the Bisquick and whisk until the mixture is completely smooth. Once smooth, stir in the beaten eggs until fully incorporated.
- Combine and Pour: Pour the liquid custard mixture evenly over the meatloaf and cheese layer in the pie plate, ensuring it covers all ingredients.
- Bake: Place the pie plate in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the quiche is set and cooked through.
- Cool: Remove the quiche from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes to allow it to firm up slightly for easier slicing.
- Serve: Slice the quiche into portions and serve warm or at room temperature as a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Using leftover meatloaf saves time and adds flavorful protein to the quiche.
- If you don’t have Bisquick, you can substitute with an equal mixture of flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Feel free to add vegetables like onions, bell peppers, or spinach for added nutrition and flavor.
- Ensure the custard mixture is smooth to avoid lumps in the quiche texture.
- Letting the quiche cool before slicing helps maintain clean slices and better presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
