Keto Everything Bagel Spice Lox Quiche

Prep: 15 minCook: 1 hrmediumAmerican
Everything Bagel Spice Lox Quiche with Cream Cheese

A savory quiche that captures all the flavors of an everything bagel with lox and cream cheese. The premade crust holds tender red onions, smoky lox, tangy capers, and creamy mozzarella and cream cheese, all seasoned with everything bagel spice. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner when you want something sophisticated yet comforting. The quick onion blanching removes their bite while keeping texture, and the everything spice on top creates a deliciously seasoned crust as it bakes.

Ingredients

  • 1 premade pie crust, defrosted
  • 1 large red onion
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella, divided
  • 6 ounces lox
    smoked salmon1:1adds fish

    similar flavor profile

  • 1 tablespoon capers, roughly chopped
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup whole milk
    heavy cream1:1

    richer texture

    Full guide →
  • 1 tablespoon everything spice
    sesame seeds + poppy seeds + garlic powder + onion powder1:1

    mix your own blend

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit

  2. 2

    Slice the onion very thinly and place in a heatproof bowl

  3. 3

    Pour boiling water on top and allow to sit for 30 seconds then drain well

  4. 4

    Sprinkle half the cheese on the pie crust then add the onion slices

  5. 5

    Slice the lox and add it on top of the onion then sprinkle with capers

  6. 6

    Dot the top with cream cheese chopped if block or small dollops if whipped

  7. 7

    Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese

  8. 8

    Combine the eggs and milk and pour over the quiche

  9. 9

    Sprinkle with everything spice and bake for 45 minutes or until completely set

Tips

Tip 1

Blanching the onions in boiling water removes their sharpness while keeping them tender and flavorful in the finished quiche.

Tip 2

Make sure the quiche is completely set in the center before removing from oven - it should not jiggle when gently shaken.

Good to Know

Storage

Refrigerate covered for up to 3 days

Make Ahead

Can be assembled morning of and baked when ready to serve

Serve With

Serve warm or at room temperature

See pairing guide →

Common Mistakes

Watch

Do not skip draining the onions to avoid watery quiche

Watch

Do not overbake or the custard will curdle

Substitutions

lox
smoked salmon1:1adds fish

similar flavor profile

Full guide →
everything spice
sesame seeds + poppy seeds + garlic powder + onion powder1:1

mix your own blend

whole milk
heavy cream1:1

richer texture

Full guide →
Find more substitutions →

FAQ

Can I use a different type of smoked fish?

Yes, smoked salmon, smoked trout, or even smoked whitefish work well as substitutes for lox.

What if I don't have everything spice?

Mix sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and salt for a homemade version.

How long will this keep in the refrigerator?

The quiche will stay fresh covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently.