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Bacon Quiche Recipe

Flaky Bacon and Cheese Quiche Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 unbaked 9-inch deep dish pie crust
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon (about 6 oz)
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup (4 oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup (2 oz) shredded Gruyère cheese
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line crust with parchment and weights, bake 15 minutes, remove weights and bake 5 minutes more until dry.
  2. Cook bacon until crisp, then set aside. Cook onion in 1 tablespoon bacon fat until soft, about 4 minutes. Crumble bacon.
  3. Whisk eggs, cream, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.
  4. Spread bacon and onion in crust, top with cheeses, and pour custard over evenly.
  5. Bake 35 to 40 minutes until edges are puffed and center wobbles slightly; tent with foil if crust browns too fast.
  6. Cool on a rack at least 15 minutes, then slice and serve warm.

Notes

Let the quiche rest before cutting so the custard sets. The crust and bacon can be prepared a day ahead, making assembly quick. If the top browns too fast, tent loosely with foil.