Making an oven egg and bacon quiche sounds like a delicious idea! Here’s a simple recipe to get you started:
Ingredients:
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or your choice)
- 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped herbs like parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C).
- Roll out the pie crust and press it into a pie dish. Trim any excess crust hanging over the edges.
- In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from the skillet and let it cool before crumbling it into small pieces.
- In the same skillet, cook the chopped onion until it’s soft and translucent. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk (or cream). Season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese, cooked bacon, and sautΓ©ed onions evenly over the bottom of the pie crust.
- Pour the egg mixture over the fillings in the pie crust.
- Carefully transfer the quiche to the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden brown.
- Once cooked, remove the quiche from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with chopped herbs if desired, then serve and enjoy your delicious oven egg and bacon quiche!
Feel free to customize the recipe by adding other ingredients like spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers to make it your own!