Perfectly Creamy Bacon Cheddar Quiche
A delicious quiche filled with crispy bacon and sharp cheddar in a rich custard base, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust
- 6 slices of bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chives or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook the bacon slices over medium heat until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- Whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Place the pie crust in a pie dish and layer with crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bacon and cheese layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set and lightly golden.
- Let the quiche cool for a few minutes, then garnish with chives or green onions before slicing.
Notes
For a crisper crust, pre-bake for 10 minutes. You can also experiment with different cheeses and add sautéed vegetables for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 300mg