20-Min Crispy Bacon & Egg Skillet Pie
A deconstructed quiche lorraine: crispy bacon, caramelized onions, and eggs baked together in one skillet. Ready in 20 minutes, no pastry required.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
- 6 oz bacon, sliced
- 1 medium, sliced yellow onion
- 8 large eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup gruyère cheese, shredded
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Cook bacon in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high until crispy, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel.
- 2
Pour off all but 1 tbsp bacon fat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and softened, about 4 minutes.
- 3
Whisk eggs with cream, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth. Crumble in bacon and stir gently.
- 4
Pour egg mixture into the skillet. Scatter gruyère on top and let it set over medium heat for 2 minutes.
- 5
Transfer skillet to a 400°F oven and bake until edges are set but center still jiggles slightly, about 6 minutes.
- 6
Remove from oven. Let rest 2 minutes, then slide onto a cutting board and serve warm in wedges.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch cast iron skillet
- medium bowl
- whisk
- paper towels
- oven
- cutting board
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