Everything's better with bacon, and quiche is no exception. Serve it up for just about any meal -- this hearty pie can be a brunch centerpiece or just a quick weekday meal.
Best Bacon Quiche
Best Bacon Quiche
Ingredients
For 8 people
8 ounce(s) bacon
1(9 inch) unbaked 9-inch piecrust
2 cup(s) sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
8 ounce(s) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
3 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour
5eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cup(s) half and half
1/2 cup(s) diced onion
1/2 cup(s) diced green chile peppers, drained (1 4-ounce can)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet; cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
Place crust in a 9-inch glass pie plate. Sprinkle bacon inside of crust. In a small bowl, combine Cheddar cheese, Monterey jack cheese and flour. In a separate bowl, beat together eggs, cream, onion and green chiles. Add cheese mixture; stir well. Pour mixture into piecrust.
Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, until set. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.