Bacon and Cheese Quiche with Buttery Crust

This bacon and cheese quiche is creamy, savory, and rich with smoky bacon, melty cheese, and a buttery crust. A cozy brunch favorite that's easy to love!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pie crust
• 10 slices bacon (chopped)
• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or Gruyère)
• 5 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chives or green onions (sliced, for serving)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 2If necessary, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie pan. Press the dough into the pan, trim any excess, and crimp the edges. Place it in the fridge to rest for 10 minutes.
3. 3Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans.
4. 4Bake for 10 minutes, then remove the parchment and weights. Bake for another 5 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool slightly.
5. 5Starting with a cold pan, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the pan, and drain on paper towels.
6. 6In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, salt, pepper, nutmeg (if using), and garlic powder.
7. 7Sprinkle the bacon evenly over the partially baked crust.
8. 8Add the shredded cheese on top of the bacon.
9. 9Pour the egg mixture over the bacon and cheese.
10. 10Bake the quiche in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top turns golden. If the crust begins to brown too quickly, cover the edges with a foil ring to prevent overbaking.
11. 11Remove from the oven and let cool for 10–15 minutes and scatter with chives before slicing.