Cowboy Quiche Recipe

Name: Cowboy Quiche Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 red potato with skin, sliced the short way; 1 onion, finely diced; 1/2 jalapeno, with seeds finely diced; 1 stick butter, melted; Salt for seasoning, plus 1 teaspoon; Black pepper, for seasoning, plus 1 teaspoon; 10 white mushrooms, sliced; 5 to 7 strips bacon; 1/2 cup diced ham; 1/2 red pepper, diced; 1/2 green pepper, diced; 1/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar; 1/4 cup shredded Gruyere; 6 eggs; 12 ounces milk; 1 pint heavy cream; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 (9-inch) unbaked pie doughs

Servings: persons

1 red potato with skin, sliced the short way
1 onion, finely diced
1/2 jalapeno, with seeds finely diced
1 stick butter, melted
Salt for seasoning, plus 1 teaspoon
Black pepper, for seasoning, plus 1 teaspoon
10 white mushrooms, sliced
5 to 7 strips bacon
1/2 cup diced ham
1/2 red pepper, diced
1/2 green pepper, diced
1/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar
1/4 cup shredded Gruyere
6 eggs
12 ounces milk
1 pint heavy cream
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 (9-inch) unbaked pie doughs

1
Preheat a convection oven to 350 degrees F. On large metal tray lined with parchment paper, add the potatoes, onions and jalapeno.
2
Pour some of the melted butter generously over the vegetables and sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste.
3
Bake until the vegetables are golden brown and soft, about 15 minutes.
4
On separate large metal tray lined with parchment paper, add the mushrooms.
5
Pour over some more of the melted butter and put in oven for 5 minutes.
6
Arrange the bacon strips on a large metal tray and bake until crispy, about 8 minutes.
7
Remove from the oven and chop.
8
Add the diced ham to an oven-proof skillet and bake for 8 minutes.
9
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
10
Once all of the roasted ingredients are cooked, put the potatoes, onions, jalapeno, mushrooms, crispy bacon bits and ham in large bowl.
11
Add the raw green and red peppers, along with the cheeses.
12
Mix thoroughly.
13
In separate large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, heavy cream, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper and the nutmeg.
14
Mix thoroughly.
15
In 2 pans with raw crust, add equal amounts of all of the solid ingredients.
16
Pour in the egg mixture and bake for 35 minutes.
17
Serve warm.

1401

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 red potato with skin, sliced the short way, 1 onion, finely diced, 1/2 jalapeno, with seeds finely diced, 1 stick butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Cowboy Quiche Recipe falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!