Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 (9-inch) pie crust
- 1 cup chopped bacon
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 10 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
45-50 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside.
- Add onion and bell pepper to the skillet and sauté until softened.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, milk, parsley, salt, pepper, and cooked vegetables.
- Pour egg mixture into the pie crust.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake in preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the center.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1/8 of quiche):
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 25g
- Protein: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
Dish Characteristics:
- Creamy and rich
- Savory and flavorful
- Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner
User Comments:
- "This was so delicious! The flavors were perfect and the crust was flaky."
- "I made this for my family and they loved it. It's a great way to use up leftover bacon."
- "I added some crumbled sausage to the quiche and it was even better!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have a pie crust, you can use a store-bought puff pastry sheet.
- To make the quiche vegetarian, omit the bacon and sauté additional vegetables, such as mushrooms or spinach.
- Let the quiche cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving for easier handling.
