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Cheesy Bacon & Veggie Quiche

The cheesiest, creamiest, and most satisfying quiche packed with fresh veggies and bacon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine American, French
Servings 6 people

Equipment

  • 1 pie dish

Ingredients
  

Pie Filling

  • 6 slices uncured bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated/shaved
  • ½ green bell pepper chopped
  • ½ red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 small shallot chopped & sautéed
  • 1 tsp dried parsley or chives optional

Homemade Pie Crust (store bought crust can also be used!)

  • 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup almond flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter chilled & cut into cubes
  • ⅓ cup buttermilk cold

Instructions
 

Prepare the pie crust (store bought is also perfect)

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine all-purpose flour, almond flour and salt in a large bowl.
  • Add *cold* butter cubes and work it into the flour mixture with your fingers until small beads of dough form.
  • Pour in the buttermilk and mix, adding more buttermilk as needed, until dough comes together.
  • Knead the dough on floured surface until all dried spots are gone.
  • Divide the dough into half. You'll only need half of the dough for this pie crust. You can wrap the other half in plastic wrap and save in the fridge until ready to use, for up to one week or so.

Prepare the quiche filling

  • Cook bacon and set aside to drain on paper towel-lined plate.
  • Whisk eggs, cream, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt and pepper.
  • Add cheddar and parmesan cheeses. Stir to combine.
  • Dice red and green bell pepper and add to quiche mixture. Lightly sauté the shallot and add to mixture once cooled. Crumble bacon and add to mixture, stirring to fully incorporate all ingredients.
  • Pour mixture into unbaked pie crust and bake until quiche is golden brown and set in the center, about 45 minutes or so. Check the quiche about 20-30 minutes in and add foil to the top if the crust is getting browned too quickly.
  • Remove from oven and let the quiche set for about 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley or chives and enjoy. Makes 6-8 hearty slices.
Keyword breakfast, brunch, lunch