Bacon Swiss Quiche

By Ellie

8 Person

55 Minutes

739 Calories

Light and fluffy, this scrumptious quiche is ideal for breakfast or brunch but can also be served at dinnertime. Serve with a clump of chilled grapes or other fresh fruit on the side.

Ingredients

2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. salt
1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
6 large eggs
1 tbsp. butter
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry

Method

01

Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry; trim and flute edges. Set aside. In a small skillet, saute green onions in butter until tender.
02

In a large bowl, whisk eggs, cream and juice. Stir in bacon, salt, pepper and green onions. Pour into pastry; sprinkle with cheese.
03

Bake 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
04

Freeze option: Securely wrap individual portions of cooled quiche in plastic wrap and foil; freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350℉. Unwrap quiche; reheat in oven until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165℉.

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Bacon Swiss Quiche

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( By Ellie )

Light and fluffy, this scrumptious quiche is ideal for breakfast or brunch but can also be served at dinnertime. Serve with a clump of chilled grapes or other fresh fruit on the side.

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 8 servings
Calorie 739 Kcal
Prep Time 15 Mins
Cook Time 40 Mins
Total Time 55 Mins

02 Ingredients

2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

1/8 tsp. pepper

1/8 tsp. salt

1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled

1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice

1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

6 large eggs

1 tbsp. butter

1/4 cup sliced green onions

1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry

03 Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry; trim and flute edges. Set aside. In a small skillet, saute green onions in butter until tender.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk eggs, cream and juice. Stir in bacon, salt, pepper and green onions. Pour into pastry; sprinkle with cheese.

Step 3

Bake 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Step 4

Freeze option: Securely wrap individual portions of cooled quiche in plastic wrap and foil; freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350℉. Unwrap quiche; reheat in oven until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165℉.

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