Zucchini, Bacon, And Gruyère Quiche Recipe

Name: Zucchini, Bacon, And Gruyère Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (9-inch) refrigerated pie dough round (from a 15-oz package); 1/4 lb sliced bacon, coarsely chopped; 2 medium zucchini (3/4 lb total), halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 3/4 cup whole milk; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 3 large eggs; 2 oz Gruyere, coarsely grated (1 cup); a 9 1/2-inch deep-dish pie plate

Servings: persons

1 (9-inch) refrigerated pie dough round (from a 15-oz package)
1/4 lb sliced bacon, coarsely chopped
2 medium zucchini (3/4 lb total), halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup whole milk
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 large eggs
2 oz Gruyere, coarsely grated (1 cup)
a 9 1/2-inch deep-dish pie plate

1
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450u00b0F.
2
Fit pie dough into pie plate and lightly prick all over. Bake according to package instructions, then transfer crust in pie plate to a rack.
3
Reduce oven temperature to 350u00b0F.
4
While crust bakes, cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until just crisp, about 6 minutes. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate, reserving fat in skillet.
5
Add zucchini and 1/4 teaspoon salt to fat in skillet and saute over moderately high heat, stirring frequently, until zucchini is tender and starting to brown, about 5 minutes, then transfer with slotted spoon to a plate.
6
Heat cream, milk, pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a 1- to 2-quart saucepan until mixture reaches a bare simmer, then remove from heat.
7
Whisk together eggs in a large heatproof bowl, then gradually whisk in hot cream mixture until combined. Stir in bacon, zucchini, and cheese and pour into piecrust. Bake until filling is just set, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer quiche in pan to rack to cool slightly, about 20 minutes.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (9-inch) refrigerated pie dough round (from a 15-oz package), 1/4 lb sliced bacon, coarsely chopped, 2 medium zucchini (3/4 lb total), halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Zucchini, Bacon, And Gruyère 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.

Zucchini, Bacon, And Gruyère Quiche

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