Bacon Cheddar Quiche (Smoky Bacon and Sharp Cheddar Brunch Favorite)

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This hearty quiche features crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and a silky egg custard baked inside a flaky pastry crust. Rich, comforting flavors make it a welcome addition to breakfast, brunch, or dinner.

The combination of smoky bacon and aged cheddar creates a classic pairing that everyone enjoys.

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Place the pie crust into the pie plate.
3. Sprinkle the bacon evenly over the crust.
4. Add the shredded cheddar cheese.
5. Whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
6. Pour the egg mixture into the crust.
7. Place on a baking sheet.
8. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the center is set.
9. Cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

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Bacon Cheddar Quiche (Smoky Bacon and Sharp Cheddar Brunch Favorite)

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This hearty quiche features crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and a silky egg custard baked inside a flaky pastry crust. Rich, comforting flavors make it a welcome addition to breakfast, brunch, or dinner. The combination of smoky bacon and aged cheddar creates a classic pairing that everyone enjoys.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Breakfast, Lunch

Cuisine: French

Calories: 474

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Ingredients

  

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• 1 prepared 9-inch pie crust
• 6 large eggs
• 1½ cups heavy cream
• 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika

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Equipment

• Oven
• 9-inch pie plate
• Large Mixing Bowl
• Whisk
• Measuring cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Baking Sheet
• Cooling rack

Method

 

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Place the pie crust into the pie plate.
3. Sprinkle the bacon evenly over the crust.
4. Add the shredded cheddar cheese.
5. Whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
6. Pour the egg mixture into the crust.
7. Place on a baking sheet.
8. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the center is set.
9. Cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 474kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 14gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 209mgSodium: 503mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1071IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 203mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For even more flavor, sprinkle a little extra cheddar over the top during the last 10 minutes of baking.

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Recipe Notes

For even more flavor, sprinkle a little extra cheddar over the top during the last 10 minutes of baking.

Nutrition Information

Saturated Fat: 17 g

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Yield: 8 servings

Difficulty: Easy