25-Min Bacon & Cheese Quiche
Crispy bacon, melted cheese, and custardy eggs baked in a pie crust until golden. Serve with a fresh green salad for a complete weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 1 sheet unbaked pie crust (9-inch)
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 cup sharp cheddar, shredded
- 6 whole large eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups mixed greens for salad
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and prick the bottom with a fork.
- 2
Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5 minutes. Chop into bite-size pieces.
- 3
Whisk together eggs, cream, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth. Stir in bacon and cheddar.
- 4
Pour egg mixture into the crust. Bake until the center is just set and the top is golden, about 15 minutes.
- 5
Toss mixed greens with a light vinaigrette while the quiche bakes.
- 6
Let quiche rest 2 minutes, then slice. Serve alongside the salad.
Tools you’ll need
- 9-inch pie dish
- skillet
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- oven
- knife
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