Bacon and Cheese Quiche

⏱️ 1h 10m 👥 8 servings 📊 Hard
American breakfast
Bacon and Cheese Quiche
Nutrition per Serving
332
Calories
12g
Protein
12g
Carbs
26g
Fat

This cheesy bacon quiche is bound to be a favorite! What's not to love about a flaky pie crust filled with fluffy, cheesy eggs and plenty of bacon?

📝 Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 -12 slices of bacon (cooked and crumbled)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican cheese blend, or any other cheese you like)
  • 1 prepared pie crust, store-bought is fine

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 425°F. Combine the eggs, cream, salt, and pepper in a medium size bowl and whisk to combine.
  2. 2Place the pie crust in a round 9" pan or deep dish pie plate. Prick the crust with a fork several times.
  3. 3Sprinkle the bacon across the bottom of the crust and then cover with cheese. Pour the egg mixture over the cheese.
  4. 4Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F. Reduce the heat to 300°F and bake an additional 30-40 minutes, until the quiche is puffy and lightly browned. Let cool 5-10 minutes before serving.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by Mary Younkin on barefeetinthekitchen.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.