Description
A savory blend of bacon, cheese, and creamy custard in a flaky pie crust, perfect for brunch or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust
- 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheese (such as Gruyère or Swiss)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped onions or herbs for added flavor
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Whisk together the eggs, cream, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Spread the crumbled bacon and shredded cheese evenly over the crust.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bacon and cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the quiche is set and a golden color.
- Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a crisp crust, consider blind baking the pie crust for 10 minutes. You can also experiment with different cheeses and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 150mg