Start your morning off with a delicious Easy Breakfast Pie that's SO easy...the kids can make it!
I was never one for breakfast (except occasionally on a Saturday or Sunday morning). However, I began to have a love affair with eggs about 5 years ago and now I happily look forward to breakfast most mornings. It could be as simple as a perfectly seasoned egg alone or over a slice of Canadian Bacon, a 2 egg omelet with just cheese and ham OR it could be something heartier like Challah French Toast or this wonderful Easy Breakfast Pie!
I have learned that eating breakfast, sets me off on the right foot for the day. My son who is now 13 has been into hot breakfasts for about 4 years now and every morning, no matter how crazy it is, I make him one. And yes...its challenging to make that happen some mornings.
But you know what...in my little mind, I'm giving him a leg up for his day at school and plus I feel good knowing I do something nice for him since we are apart for the day. Plus how in the blink of an eye, his childhood will be over and he will be out on his own, so it's just one of those things I want him to reflect on and smile about.
My daughter is happy with cereal or toast or maybe a couple of slices of bacon. However she only wants to eat the crispy fat parts of the bacon...you should see what a piece of bacon looks like when she's finished with it, lol! I get the spoils!
The only meat Samantha will/can eat is chicken or turkey, bacon, ham & fish....that girl can go-to-town on a piece of Blackened Grouper! Everything else irritates her throat and gives her hives...so, as much as she loves the aroma and wants to eat meat when she sees it, especially ribs...she longs to eat them...she will not...not even beef broth because she pays for it for hours with a throat irritation. I let her listen to her body.
One breakfast the whole family enjoys is this Simple Breakfast Pie. We usually make it with ham & cheese, sometimes we throw a bit of chopped broccoli into it as well. It's so easy to make that the kids can make it on their own and one of the best things about it is it holds up beautifully for leftovers! The next morning or lunch, either way, it reheats well and tastes just as good as it did coming out of the oven.
My kids have been helping make this Pie since they were small....kids of any age love to crack eggs, right? Flashback to My Little Chef (about 6 years ago). Makes me smile!
You could, of course, customize this to your family's tastes by adding in various cheeses, scallions, mushrooms or whatever you think they would like. This simple preparation pleases my whole family. I also make a Cheddar Bacon & Spinach Pie for dinner occasionally which again, the whole family enjoys.
Do you have a favorite Egg Pie or Quiche combination? I'd love to hear it and maybe give it a whirl.
This is a perfect recipe for budding junior chefs - they can totally take the wheel on this one and prepare it themselves!
Love breakfast?? You may also enjoy these Easy Ham Egg & Cheese Breakfast Muffins
Or my family's favorite Apple Fritters...So delicious and easier to make than you think!
Or these seriously delicious Ham & Cheese Hash Brown Waffles, easily made in your waffle maker!
Easy Breakfast Pie
Ingredients
- 1 uncooked fresh or frozen deep dish pie crust or make your own
- 3 eggs
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 TBS flour
- 1 TBS melted butter
- Salt & pepper
- ½ cup diced broccoli optional
- 1 cup chopped ham
- 6 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grab your thawed store-bought pie crust and place it in a tin or pie plate or press your homemade pie crust into a pie dish then place it on a baking sheet. Set aside.
- Whisk together the milk, eggs, flour, butter, salt, and pepper until combined. Stir in the broccoli if using, ham and cheese. Pour mixture into your pie crust, being careful not to overfill, and bake it on a baking sheet (in case of overflow) for 45-50 minutes or until the pie is puffed up and golden brown on top. Once removed from the oven, allow the pie to cool/set for at least 10 minutes.
Notes
Enjoy!
Angie says
Anything is good in quiche or egg pie. I love just about everything. And I make eggs every morning too. My son is getting a little weird with eggs though. Grits and eggs were one of his first foods, and now he turns his nose up at eggs unless they are scrambled a very specific way, which makes me nuts!
The Food Hunter says
I wish I had this for breakfast right now.
Paula-bell'alimento says
We eat eggs every day! This look absolutely scrumptious and what a sweet little helper!
Nancy Piran says
My kids love working with me in the kitchen! I need to have them make this for us over the weekend!
Susan says
I love a good quiche and look at little Samantha in that photo. Adorable, although poor kid with the throat irritation but she's a smart cookie to know what's best.
Lauren says
I love quiche for breakfast! This looks really similar to the version my mom always makes. We love it with spinach, too.
rjbender says
I like to add spinach or jalapenos to mine... depending on whether I want spicy or healthy, LOL!
Colleen says
What a great idea! I am all about spicy, however, at breakfast I never think about that, lol!
Lois Beeney says
I cut out the shelled eggs and use egg beaters. They work well and I top it with shredded cheddar. Sometimes in lieu of crust I use hash Browns.
Colleen says
Thanks for the update Lois! I have always wondered what Eggbeaters were like. That's a great tip!
Ruthy says
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My daughter found this recipe and asked me to print it out for her (will make a copy for me too). You mentioned "tiny pans for eggs and I couldnt find anything more about them. Share please. Looking forward to making this!! Thanks so much.
Jen says
Looks so good! I am making this today and will be using fresh broccoli. Does it need to be cooked/steamed before adding?
Colleen says
Hi Jen, I just use the top of the broccoli and make sure they are chopped up. They cook as the pie cooks. Enjoy!
Joanie Makielski says
I make my own pie crusts but for quiche I just spray my 10” deep dish pie dish with olive oil. Then I throw in some panko & coat the dish. Bake about 8-10 mins & let cool. In the meantime I sauté my onions & mushrooms. I mix 6 eggs & 2 cups heavy whipping cream & seasonings. Chop up whatever your like & add. I usually add ham & lots of different cheeses‼️Bake about 45-60 mins & voila‼️Absolutely delicious😎
Colleen says
Thanks for your tips Joanie!
Luci says
I am so glad that, like you, I made breakfast every day for my boys and taught them to cook as well. As teenagers, they start to pull away, and sharing breakfast, even when they didn't want to talk, was a way of sharing. In college they really appreciated being able to cook, and now with kids of their own, and neither of their wives were taught to cook, even more.
Colleen says
You are so right! And it really is important for them to have a foundation before they are off on their own 🙂 Good job momma!
Cassie Soete says
in the instructions you don't say what to do with the melted butter ? Assume, stir it all in ???
Tscott says
Mixed with the milk & eggs
Laura says
Can I make this ahead of time and freeze it?
Colleen says
I have never frozen this and honestly, I am unfamiliar with how cooked eggs freeze. If you do try and freeze it, let me know how it comes out after.
Caroline says
I'm similar, I never used to be a big breakfast person but have definitely changed and grown to appreciate (and enjoy) it. This pie/quiche sounds like a great start to the day.
Carlos at Spoonabilities says
Your daughter looks adorable in the kitchen. The next time I go to the store, I will get a frozen crust because this is an excellent idea as a meal plan for weekday breakfast. I'm lazy with breakfast, and this will help.
Eileen Kelly says
I love this breakfast pie. A great dish to make ahead and just reheat. I so agree with the kids cooking in the kitchen. Your daughter is just adorable. Great photo.
Colleen says
Thanks Eileen! One of the things I love about being a blogger is some of what has been captured over the years in my kitchen with the kids and stories 🙂
Jersey Girl Cooks says
This will be on my next Sunday brunch table!
Anne Lawton says
Love easy breakfasts like this and it's a great way to use up leftover ham!
Terri says
You had me at “your kids can make this!” I have a 14 and 12 yr old- guess what’s on the menu next weekend?!
Colleen says
Fantastic!!
Dee says
I made this today and it turned out great. I used frozen broccoli because it’s all I had but will make sure I have fresh next time. It made it more watery and I had to cook longer. I also added some onion!
Kathy says
I NEVER have whole milk or cream on hand. What would happen if I just used 2% milk?
Colleen says
It should work, maybe just add a little less so say 1 1/4 cups.
Lou says
This is my go to recipe, the kids love it and the husband loves it. I think the dog loves it he watches us eat with jealousy. Simple to make and that makes me love it too! 😀
Colleen says
Hah! And I love your comment!
Diane says
Any left after the crust is full, I pour into cupcake papers and cook. Works great and nothing wasted.
Carol Kave says
What tiny pans have you mentioned that you love to bake with. I cannot find it mentioned anywhere. Thanks
Colleen says
Hi Carol, I assume the reader who commented previously on this was referring to either these https://amzn.to/3zZZWaF for stove top or this https://amzn.to/3PuCF6u for stovetop or oven. I use both constantly.
Linn says
You probably don’t check these comments anymore but can you make the batter the night before and just throw it into the oven in the morning?
Colleen says
Hi and I have not done that however I am confident it will work fine. The only risk is that the add ins may sink to the bottom. So maybe instead, make the filling ahead, cover and refrigerate and then pour in and bake in the morning. (I check comments about once a week, lol). Good luck!