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Cowboy Quiche

A delicious and easy-to-make quiche filled with creamy eggs, crispy bacon, and melting cheese, all in a flaky crust, perfect for brunch or family gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 deep-dish pie crust 1 deep-dish pie crust Store-bought or homemade.
  • 2 medium 2 yellow onions, sliced
  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp butter For cooking the onions.
  • 8 slices 8 slices bacon Cooked until chewy and chopped.
  • 8 large 8 large eggs
  • 1.5 cups 1½ cups heavy cream or half-and-half Alternative: Use whole milk.
  • to taste Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese For a classic flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet, cook onions in butter over low heat until golden, about 20 minutes. Let them cool.
  2. Cook bacon until chewy, then chop it into big pieces and allow to cool.
  3. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  4. Roll out the pie crust in a deep pie pan.
Filling
  1. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, salt, and pepper.
  2. Stir in onions, bacon, and cheese.
  3. Pour the filling into the crust.
Baking
  1. Cover with foil and bake for 40–45 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until set.
  3. Allow to rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

To store leftovers, cover tightly and keep in the fridge for 3-4 days. Can also be frozen for up to 3 months. For variations, try adding sausage or ham, or use a chickpea flour mixture for a vegan option.