Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 unit

pie shell

unbaked

6 slice

bacon

0.75 cup

onion

chopped

1.25 cup

swiss cheese

grated

0.25 cup

parmesan cheese

grated

3 unit

eggs

beaten

1.5 cup

light cream

0.5 tsp

salt

0.25 tsp

pepper

Step 1
~7 min

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2
~7 min

Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp.

Step 3
~7 min

Remove bacon from skillet and crumble. Reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the skillet.

Step 4
~7 min

Add chopped onion to the skillet with the bacon fat and cook until tender and translucent.

Step 5
~7 min

In the unbaked pie shell, layer the crumbled bacon, cooked onion, grated Swiss cheese, and Parmesan cheese.

Step 6
~7 min

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, light cream, salt, and pepper.

Step 7
~7 min

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bacon, onion, and cheese in the pie shell.

Step 8
~7 min

Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes, or until the filling is firm and lightly golden brown.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a crispier crust, blind bake the pie shell before adding the filling.

Let the quiche cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate (Bacon and Onion)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Pairs well with a green salad or fresh fruit.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad with vinaigrette
Fresh fruit salad
Roasted asparagus

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Lorraine, France

Cultural Significance

A staple of French cuisine, often served at brunch or lunch.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Easter
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Party

Popularity Score

70/100

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