This bacon and cheese quiche recipe is a delicious blend of crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and a rich egg custard baked in a flaky crust, perfect for a savory brunch or dinner.
Bacon and Cheese Quiche Overview
This is an easy savory dish using crispy bacon and cheddar cheese, cooked with eggs and in a flaky crust. It's simple, easy to make and can be used as a savory breakfast, brunch or dinner.
First, a frozen pie crust is thawed and placed in a quiche dish. Next, the cooked bacon, shredded cheese, and a blend of eggs, cream, and seasonings are mixed together. This is poured into the crust, and baked until the egg is set and the top is golden brown.
Recipe Ingredients
- 1 frozen pie crust - softened
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup cheddar cheese - shredded
- 8 slices crispy bacon - cooked and crumbled
Kitchen Equipment Used
- Ceramic quiche baking dish
- Silicone spatula
- Kitchenaid hand mixer
- White mixing bowls
- Measuring spoons - this is a magnetic set that sticks together in the drawer to keep organized.
How To Make Bacon and Cheese Quiche
Full ingredients and instructions are also in the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post.
OPTIONAL STEP: Let the frozen pie crust thaw at room temperature for 20 minutes. Transfer to a greased quiche pan. Use fingers to gently press and shape it into place. Or you can bake in the aluminum foil plate the pie crust came in.
PREP: Cook 8 slices of bacon in advance in a frying pan. Wrap in paper towel to absorb grease, and squeeze to crumble into bite-size pieces.
STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, beat together 6 large eggs with ½ tsp nutmeg, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp ground black pepper. You can use an electric hand mixer or beat by hand.
STEP 2: Add 1 cup of milk, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and 8 bacon slices that are cooked and crumbled. Mix together.
STEP 3: Pour into the pie crust dish and gently spread the bacon and cheese around evenly.
STEP 4: Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a knife comes out clean when poked through the center. Let cool for 10 minutes, then slice and use a silicone spatula or pie server to transfer to plates.
Recipe Tips
- Add the quiche dish onto a baking sheet then add it directly to the oven. It helps to avoid spills while carrying the quiche and during the baking process.
How To Store Leftovers
- Refrigerate – Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4.
- Reheat – This can be reheated in the oven at 350°F for about 10-15 minutes, or until it's heated through.
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Ingredients
- 1 frozen pie crust - softened
- 6 eggs
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup cheddar cheese - shredded
- 8 slices crispy bacon - cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- OPTIONAL STEP: Let the frozen pie crust thaw at room temperature for 20 minutes. Transfer to a greased quiche pan. Use fingers to gently press and shape it into place.
- Cook 8 slices of bacon in advance in a frying pan. Wrap in paper towel to absorb grease, and squeeze to crumble into bite-size pieces.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, beat together 6 large eggs with ½ tsp nutmeg, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp ground black pepper. You can use an electric hand mixer or beat by hand.
- Add 1 cup of milk, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and 8 bacon slices that are cooked and crumbled. Mix together.
- Pour into the pie crust dish and gently spread the bacon and cheese around evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a knife comes out clean when poked through the center. Let cool for 10 minutes, then slice and use a silicone spatula or pie server to transfer to plates.
Nutrition Info
The nutritional information provided is an estimate and is per serving.
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