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Cowboy Quiche

A hearty and creamy quiche featuring smoky bacon, onions, and cheese, all tucked into a flaky crust. Perfect for brunch or any meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 deep dish deep dish pie crust, chilled store-bought or homemade
Filling
  • 8 to 10 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped cooked until crisp
  • 1 medium onion, diced cooked until translucent
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyere
  • 6 large eggs room temperature recommended
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground mustard or a small squeeze of Dijon
  • 1 pinch smoked paprika optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prep the crust by pricking the bottom with a fork and blind bake at 375°F for about 10 to 12 minutes until barely golden. Let it cool slightly.
  2. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Spoon it onto paper towels and pour off most of the bacon fat, leaving about a tablespoon in the skillet.
  3. Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook until translucent and sweet, about 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool a bit.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and ground mustard. Add smoked paprika if desired.
  5. Spread bacon and onions into the cooled crust. Add the cheeses, keeping a small handful aside for the top. Carefully pour the egg mixture over the fillings, then sprinkle the remaining cheese.
Baking
  1. Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 40 to 50 minutes until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. A knife near the center should come out mostly clean.
  2. Let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Letting the quiche rest before slicing keeps the wedges picture-perfect. For a lighter version, consider a ricotta and spinach quiche. Great for meal prep and can be made ahead.