The Best Bacon And Cheese Quiche Recipe

Name: The Best Bacon And Cheese Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 9 inch pie crust, I used pre-made; 8 slice bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces; 1/2 cup chopped green onions; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 salt and pepper to taste; pinch cayenne pepper; 3 eggs; 2 egg yolks; 1 cup evaporated milk; 3/4 cup milk; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 6 oz Cheddar/Monterey jack cheese

Servings: persons

1 9 inch pie crust, I used pre-made
8 slice bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 salt and pepper to taste
pinch cayenne pepper
3 eggs
2 egg yolks
1 cup evaporated milk
3/4 cup milk
1/2 tsp dried thyme
6 oz Cheddar/Monterey jack cheese

1
Preheat oven to 325F.
2
Render bacon and remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
3
Leave 2 teaspoons of bacon grease in pan.Add green onions, onions, salt and pepper and cayenne pepper.
4
Cook and stir until tender and browned about 5-7 minutes then set a side.
5
Whisk eggs, egg yolks, evaporated milk and milk in a large bowl.
6
Add thyme and stir to combine.
7
Sprinkle 1/3 onion mixture on the bottom of the pie crust.
8
Top with 1/3 cooked bacon and 1/3 cheese.
9
Ladle in half the egg mixture.
10
Repeat.
11
Bake until browned and set and no longer jiggly about 40-45 minutes.
12
Allow to cool slightly before serving.
13
Enjoy!
14
You can really add any meat or cheese you'd like to make it your own, be careful not to add to much stuff so it all fits in the pie shell!

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 9 inch pie crust, I used pre-made, 8 slice bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces, 1/2 cup chopped green onions, 1/2 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, The Best Bacon And Cheese Quiche 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!

The Best Bacon And Cheese Quiche

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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