Ingredients and Weight:
- Pie crust (premade): 1 (9-inch)
- Eggs: 8 large
- Whole milk: 1 cup
- Heavy cream: 1/2 cup
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon
- Grated cheddar cheese: 1 cup (4 ounces)
- Grated Monterey Jack cheese: 1 cup (4 ounces)
- Diced bacon: 1/2 cup
- Chopped green onions: 1/4 cup
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
45-50 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease the pie crust.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, bacon, and green onions.
- Pour the egg mixture into the pie crust and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the quiche is set and puffed.
- Let the quiche cool slightly before serving.
Nutritional Information:
Per slice (1/8 of the pie):
* Calories: 450
* Fat: 35g
* Saturated fat: 20g
* Cholesterol: 250mg
* Sodium: 600mg
* Protein: 15g
* Carbohydrates: 25g
* Fiber: 1g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and creamy
- Golden crust
- Savory bacon and cheese flavors
- Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or lunch
User Comments:
- "This quiche is absolutely delicious! The flavors are perfect and the crust is flaky."
- "I love the combination of bacon and cheese in this quiche. It's so satisfying."
- "This is a great recipe for a crowd. I made it for my family reunion and everyone loved it."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use a deep-dish pie crust to ensure the egg mixture doesn't overflow.
- If you don't have diced bacon, you can cook bacon strips and chop them.
- You can add any other vegetables you like to the quiche, such as spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini.
- To make a gluten-free quiche, use a gluten-free pie crust.
- If you are using a fresh pie crust, blind bake it for 10 minutes before adding the egg mixture.
