38 Best Side Dishes for Quiche
Quiche is a delicious dish, but sometimes you need another dish to go along with it when you’re hosting a gathering. Never get stuck wondering what to serve with quiche again! Here are 38 of the very best side dishes for quiche.
What Sides Dishes Can You Serve With Quiche?
There are a variety of things you can serve alongside a quiche—no matter which meal you’re making it for! Here is a quick list to get you thinking:
- Potato dishes
- Salads and vegetables
- Muffins or breads
- Smoothies
- Bacon
- Pastries
All these dishes are sure to be crowd pleasers at a brunch or luncheon (both great options for quiche + sides!)
Is Quiche a Dinner Food?
Yes, quiche can be served for dinner! But the great thing about quiche is that it works at pretty much any meal—breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner.
Here are some examples of what I would serve with each meal respectively:
Breakfast: Serve quiche with bacon, smoothies, or pastries
Brunch or Lunch: Serve quiche with muffins, breads, light salads or veggies
Dinner: Serve with potato dishes, roasted veggies, savory bread, or salads
As you can see, there are actually quite a few cool ways to pair quiche with different dishes for a delicious menu.
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What to Serve With Quiche: Best Side Recipes
Without further ado, let’s get to all the delicious recipes!
Table of Contents
To make this article easier to navigate, I’ve split up the recipes into 5 different categories. Feel free to jump to whichever ones you are most interested in!
Potato Side Dishes for Quiche
The first type of side that works great with quiche is potatoes! What I love about potato sides is that they often work no matter when you’re serving quiche.
For example, the “Potato Nibbles” that you’ll see soon, would go well with quiche during breakfast, brunch, OR dinner!
Most potato dishes and other roasted veggies also work great for serving with quiche during the wintertime when you need something warmer.
Cheesy Bacon Potato Casserole
The first recipe I’d like to show you is the Cheesy Bacon Potato Casserole. This side dish is rich, creamy, and full of cheesy goodness! It really is the perfect side dish for any meal around the holidays. Additionally, it’s super fast and easy to make (the prep time is only about 10 minutes)!
Recipe From: Joyous Apron
Potato Nibbles
Next up are these Potato Nibbles! These are so simple, yet pack the yummiest, garlicky flavor. Making these in an air fryer ensures a wonderfully crispy outside, with a deliciously fluffy interior.
These guys are so incredibly easy to prep and make, so they make the perfect last-minute addition to nearly any meal!
Recipe From: Healing Tomato
Easy Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
Here’s another air fryer recipe: the Easy Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes! This recipe only takes about 15-20 minutes total to make, and produces the yummiest, better-than-restaurant results! These potatoes would pair well with almost any dish, but they would go particularly well with a breakfast quiche!
Recipe From: Munchy Goddess
Crispy Roasted Duck Fat Potatoes
Are you looking for something with a more unique flavor? If so, I think you’ll enjoy this Crispy Roasted Duck Fat Potatoes. Using duck fat as opposed to an oil allows the potatoes to have an intensely rich flavor.
But don’t worry! Unlike other animal fats, duck fat doesn’t have a super intense flavor, so the finished product won’t taste gamy at all! These potatoes would be perfect to serve during thanksgiving, a Christmas dinner, or alongside a quiche.
Recipe From: An Edible Mosaic
Oven Roasted Potato Wedges
The last potato-related side I’d like to show you is this delicious Oven Roasted Potato Wedges recipe! These wedges are perfectly seasoned and deliciously crispy on the outside, yet soft and fluffy on the inside. They’re so simple to make that you can make them almost as easily as you would a frozen, store-bought batch!
Recipe From: I Heart Eating
Side Salads
Are you looking for a fresher/lighter side dish? If so, these next few salad recipes are perfect, and they all pair great with quiche.
Spring Salad
First up, check out this Spring Salad recipe. Like the name entails, this salad is full of yummy springy flavors like snap peas, prosciutto, asparagus, etc.! This salad is light, yet full of flavor, and makes the perfect picnic dish or addition to a homemade quiche.
Recipe From: Foxes Love Lemons
Berry Spring Salad With Maple Vinaigrette
Are you looking for something to bring some freshness and color alongside your main dish? If so, this Berry Spring Salad is perfect! The tartness from the strawberries paired with the sweet and savory tones of the maple dressing give this salad a unique, yet delicious flavor.
This recipe is super simple to make and requires minimal ingredients, so it’s a great last-minute addition to a main course.
Recipe From: Wholesome Farmhouse Recipes
Roasted Asparagus Green Salad
Have you ever had an asparagus salad before? If not, this is the recipe to try! This Roasted Asparagus Green Salad combines warm roasted asparagus with leafy greens and a delicious lemon and olive oil dressing to create a really unique flavor pallet.
Additionally, this recipe features cucumber for freshness and pumpkin seeds for a yummy crunch! Of course, you can doctor up this salad how you’d like to make it your own.
Recipe From: Whole Food and Soul Kitchen
Beetroot Broccoli Salad
Next, check out the Beetroot Broccoli Salad! This unique side combines sweet roasted vegetables with a tangy ginger dressing for a flavorful vegan salad. This salad is simple and quick to make, as well as packed with lots of delicious nutrients, so it’s hearty and a great healthy alternative to your usual sides!
Recipe From: Through the Fibro Fog
Shaved Zucchini Salad
Next is a unique one: the Shaved Zucchini Salad! This dish features ribboned zucchini marinated in delicious honey, olive oily-goodness and garnished with feta cheese and chopped walnuts.
This dish plates so elegantly, so it’s the perfect side to make for a special dinner with guests, or even as a stand alone dish!
Recipe From: My Pocket Kitchen
Burrata Arugula Salad
Another one of my favorites is this scrumptious Burrata Arugula Salad. This salad is simple to put together, as well as rich and flavorful. The great thing about this recipe is that as long as you keep the Tahini Orange dressing, it’s super doable to adjust ingredients based on what you have on hand!
Recipe From: Hello Frozen Bananas
Fruit Salad With Honey Lime Dressing
The last salad recipe I’d like to show you is this beautiful Honey Lime Fruit Salad! With its summery fruits and sweet and tangy dressing, this salad would make the perfect addition to a breakfast quiche, picnic, or could even be served as a fun dessert salad!
Sweet Side Dishes for Quiche
Another option when it comes to sides for quiche is something quite opposite: a sweet side! Think things like muffins, smoothies, etc.
I recommend choosing a side like this when you’re serving quiche for either breakfast or brunch.
These next recipes are a great place to start!
Old Fashioned Blueberry Muffins
First up are these beautiful Old Fashioned Blueberry Muffins! There’s nothing that quite feels like home like a warm, moist muffin. These muffins are no exception!
On top of being perfectly moist, they’re built up of simple, delicious ingredients that when paired together and topped with a yummy streusel topping, create the perfect addition to a savory quiche!
Recipe From: Ginger Divine
Easy Chocolate Baked Oats
These Chocolate Baked Oats are delicious, even though they are a little different from most baked oats recipes. They are made simply, in one bowl, with no dairy or gluten at all!
Banana and eggs are used as a binder in this recipe, and maple syrup is the sweetner. I think this recipe sounds delicious—and especially with a quiche to go along with it! Sounds like a win-win to me.
Recipe From: Get On My Plate
Strawberry Peach Banana Smoothie
Smoothies make fantastic sides for more reasons than one. They’re full of rich vitamins, affordable, easy to make, and just all around delicious! This Strawberry Peach Banana Smoothie is no exception! It’s tart, yet sweet, and only requires 5 simple ingredients. It’s especially perfect for breakfast!
Recipe From: Ginger Divine
Lemon Blackberry Bread
There’s nothing quite like a freshly baked loaf of bread. This Lemon Blackberry Bread is sweet enough to be eaten for dessert, and yet rich enough to be snacked on or paired with a delicious, homemade quiche. This sweet bread is full of juicy, blackberry goodness and drizzles in a tasty citrus glaze. Additionally, this recipe is so simple and perfect for making in a pinch!
Recipe From: Mid Western Home Life
Strawberry Grape Smoothie
Here’s another smoothie recipe: the Strawberry Grape Smoothie! This recipe is so simple and affordable to make. It only uses four ingredients! And not only is it simple and delicious, but it’s 100% dairy free, so it’s perfect for those of you with allergies or food restrictions!
Recipe From: Ginger Divine
Easy Pumpkin Scones
Are you looking for a unique pastry recipe? If so, I think you’ll love these Easy Pumpkin Scones! There’s nothing that quite says Fall like pumpkin spice. These scones are so delicious and use only a very small amount of sugar, so they’re hearty and healthy as well! The maple glaze on top adds the perfect amount of yummy sweetness. These are sure to become a hit in your house!
Recipe From: Feasting not Fasting
Double Chocolate Banana Muffins
Next, check out these Double Chocolate Banana Muffins! These muffins are so moist and rich, they’re just perfect for breakfast or as a fun dessert treat!
If you’re not a fan of bananas, don’t worry! The banana flavor is so subtle in the finished product, but it gives the muffins the perfect moist texture. If you love chocolate, you should definitely give these a try!
Recipe From: Flavorful Eats
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Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal
With the mornings getting chillier and chillier, there’s nothing quite like warm oatmeal for breakfast. This Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal is delicious as well as good for you!
The creamy peanut butter paired with cinnamon, nutmeg, and sweet agave gives this recipe a warm and yummy flavor as well as a wonderfully creamy texture! And the best part? It can be whipped up in under 30 minutes!
Recipe From: Garlic Salt and Lime
Best Ever Strawberry Shortcake Muffins
Next, take a look at the Best Ever Strawberry Shortcake Muffins recipe! These muffins are so tasty. I just love the yummy, strawberry shortcake-like flavor! Each muffin is full of moist strawberry goodness and topped with a sweet crumble that give them the perfect added touch. If you’re looking for something quick to grab for breakfast, these muffins are perfect!
Recipe From: Ginger Divine
Strawberry Peach Smoothie
Another one of my favorite smoothie recipes is this Strawberry Peach Smoothie! It’s tasty, refreshing, and has the best, summery flavor. Additionally, this recipe is super quick and uses only 4 simple ingredients, so it’s great if you need a last-minute addition to any meal!
Recipe From: Ginger Divine
Peach Cobbler French Toast
Last but not least for this category, check out the Peach Cobbler French Toast! This recipe is so unique and is perfect for when you’re craving a dessert-like breakfast. With its crunchy exterior and soft, butter center, this toast really is one of the most delicious treats and goes amazingly with quiche!
Recipe From: Ginger Divine
More Veggie Side Dishes
Some good old fashioned vegetables are another great side dish for quiches—especially when it is a dinner quiche! Here are some of my favorite recipes.
Air Fryer Broccoli and Cheese Sauce
First up, take a look at this Air Fryer Broccoli and Cheese Sauce recipe! This recipe is so simple to make and requires only a few basic ingredients, so you likely have most the items already!
Cooking the broccoli in an air fryer with the cheese sauce ensures they’ll be wonderfully crispy on the outside, yet tender in the inside. So these make the perfect delicious, yet healthy side dish to any meal!
Recipe From: The Default Cook
Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
Here’s another air fryer recipe: Air Fryer Zucchini Fries! This recipe features sliced zucchini coated in a crave-worthy Parmesan and almond flour crumble. Unlike most restaurant-style zucchini fries that tend to be limp and soggy, these are made using little oil so that they’re satisfyingly crispy on the outside, yet still moist and tender on the inside. These make a great healthy alternative to french fries!
Recipe From: Recipes from a Pantry
Garlic Broccolini
Are you looking for something that will elevate your main dish? If so, this Garlic Broccolini is perfect for you! This recipe is seriously quick to make (it only takes about 10 minutes!), yet appears so elegant and time-consuming.
The broccolini is gently boiled and then pan fried to give it the perfect crisp texture. If you’re looking for a nutritious side that everyone will love, this one is it!
Recipe From: Somebody Feed Seb
Perfect Roasted Green Beans
The next recipe I’d like to show you is these Perfect Roasted Green Beans. Don’t they look so delicious? These green beans are coated in an avocado, balsamic dressing, coated in almonds and sesame seeds, then roasted in the oven until they’re perfectly crisp and flavorful. They’re quick, simple, and super versatile (they go with just about any hearty dish!).
Recipe From: A Paige of Positivity
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
Another one of my favorites is this Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus recipe! This side dish is super simple to make and only requires 3 ingredients! It’s also nutritious and low in saturated fats, so if you’re looking for a healthy side that everyone will love, this one is it!
Recipe From: Low Carb Yum
Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts
Next up, check out these Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts! This recipe only uses 4 ingredients and pairs together crispy, salty bacon with sweet brussel sprouts drizzled in maple syrup for a unique, yet delicious flavor pallet. In fact, this recipe is so tasty that it’s a perfect introduction to brussels for kids, picky eaters, etc.!
Recipe From: The Soccer Mom Blog
Savory Sweet Potato Stir Fry
Here’s another unique one: the Savory Sweet Potato Stir Fry! This recipe is super easy to prep, make, and clean. Seriously, it uses only one skillet and takes under 20 minutes!
Sweet potatoes are great veggies to cook with because they’re super versatile and take to different flavors well like the peppers, onions, paprika and other flavors used in this dish!
Recipe From: Profusion Curry
Simple Garlic Basil Carrots
Lastly, take a look at these Simple Garlic Basic Carrots! This recipe pairs carrots with delicious fresh herbs and garlic that add some dimension to an otherwise bland carrot side dish. They’re super simple to prep, make, and they’re the perfect versatile side to snack on or to go with quiche!
Recipe From: Ginger Divine
Even More Sides for Quiche
Lastly, here are a few more sides that didn’t fit in a particular category, but are nonetheless perfect alongside a quiche!
Toaster Oven Bacon
Are you looking for a quicker, low-effort way to cook bacon? If so, this Toaster Oven Bacon recipe is for you! This method is great for when you just need a serving or two, but don’t want to take the time to fry or oven cook them. Seriously, these are done in minutes and still taste deliciously crispy!
Recipe From: The Short Order Cook
Starbucks Cheese Danish
Have you ever wondered how to make those delicious, Starbucks-style Cheese Danishes? These pastries are deliciously flaky, buttery, and rich and are topped with sweet, powdered sugar. They make the perfect grab-and-go breakfast, quick snacking food, or side dish for quiche! They’re also incredibly easy to make, use simple ingredients and taste amazing with either store bought or homemade puff pastry!
Recipe From: Rich and Delish
Spicy Candied Bacon
Next, here’s another bacon recipe! This Spicy Candied Bacon has the perfect combo of sweetness from the caramelized brown sugar and spice and smokiness from the cayenne and smoked paprika. This bacon makes a fun addition to any breakfast, brunch, potluck, etc.!
Recipe From: Munchy Goddess
Cheese Bourekas
Another unique recipe you can make are this tasty Cheese Bourekas! These pastries are super versatile as they can be filled with almost any topping of your choice (cheese, pizza sauce, mushrooms, etc.!). Additionally, these bourekas are super quick and easy to make, so they make the perfect last-minute snack, appetizer, or side dish!
Recipe From: Rich and Delish
Baked Pears with Gorgonzola and Honey
Are you wanting to make something a little more elegant? If so, I think you’ll love this Baked Pears with Gorgonzola and Honey recipe! This dish has such a unique flavor and look to it and makes the perfect side to serve during the holidays.
I think my favorite part about this recipe is that it appears difficult and time-consuming, when in reality, it only requires 5 ingredients and takes less than 20 minutes to make!
Recipe From: Happy Kitchen
Puff Pastry Pigs in a Blanket
Last but not least, check out these Puff Pastry Pigs in a Blanket! This side is a classic twist on the pigs in a blanket we ate as kids. Instead of using an otherwise bland crescent dough, this recipe uses a rich and buttery puff pastry!
Additionally, these guys taste delicious paired with a homemade honey mustard. These would make amazing appetizers, party food, etc.!
Recipe From: Cup of Zest
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Conclusion
Quiche makes for a delicious breakfast, but sometimes you need a little more to go along with it. Especially if you are having a brunch with friends, or a larger party! I hope you found the perfect quiche side dish recipe in this post for your special occasion.
