On the face of it, a quiche and an omelet may seem like two very similar dishes. After all, they are both egg-based and made with similar fillings, such as ham. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eOne of the main differences is that quiches are cooked with a pastry crust, while omelets are not.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eMoreover, omelets are traditionally cooked on a stovetop, while quiches are often baked in an oven. Quiches also tend to have a creamier texture than omelets.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eSo whilst they may seem akin to one another, quiches and omelets are actually quite different.