Description
Savory bacon and cheese crustless quiche brings Southern comfort straight to breakfast tables with minimal effort. Cheesy, protein-packed slices deliver rich flavor without heavy pastry, making morning meals deliciously simple for home cooks.
Ingredients
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Main Protein and Dairy:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 350°F (175°C) and coating a 9-inch pie dish with a light layer of cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine eggs, heavy cream, and milk, whisking vigorously until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Season the liquid base with salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring a balanced flavor profile throughout the quiche.
- Incorporate crumbled bacon pieces and shredded cheddar cheese into the egg mixture, gently folding to distribute ingredients evenly without deflating the mixture.
- Transfer the quiche blend into the prepared pie dish, smoothing the surface to create an even layer that will cook uniformly.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35 minutes, monitoring the surface for a golden-brown coloration and checking that the center has fully set without any liquid wobble.
- Remove the quiche from the oven and allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes, which helps the proteins stabilize and makes slicing cleaner and more precise.
- Slice into wedges and serve warm, garnishing with optional fresh herbs like chives or parsley for an extra touch of flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Customize cheese selection by trying Swiss, Gruyère, or goat cheese for different flavor profiles and textures.
- Use pre-cooked bacon to reduce preparation time and minimize kitchen mess, ensuring crispy texture remains consistent.
- Make this dish low-carb and keto-friendly by using full-fat dairy and ensuring high-quality bacon without added sugars.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding spinach, mushrooms, or diced bell peppers for extra vitamins and vegetable content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 372
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 612 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 239 mg