Classic Bacon and Cheese Quiche
A rich and savory quiche with a flaky crust, filled with smoky bacon, sautéed onions, and a blend of cheddar and Swiss cheeses, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
- Author: Djihane
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Total Time: 55 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- 1 pre-made pie crust (or homemade)
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and trim excess edges.
- In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble. Sauté diced onion in bacon drippings until soft.
- Sprinkle bacon, onion, cheddar, and Swiss cheese evenly over the crust.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, salt, and pepper. Pour egg mixture over the filling.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute milk for part of the cream.
- You can prepare the crust and filling ingredients ahead of time, then assemble and bake fresh in the morning.
- Try adding spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: bacon quiche, cheese quiche, breakfast quiche, brunch recipe, savory pie