Description
This Turkey Bacon and Cheese Quiche is a creamy, savory delight featuring crispy turkey bacon, gooey cheese, and a rich, custardy filling nestled in a buttery, flaky crust. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner, this quiche is easy to customize and reheat for a quick, satisfying meal anytime.
Ingredients
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For the Crust (or use store-bought):
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup ice-cold water
For the Filling:
- 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (Cheddar, Swiss, or Mozzarella)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups half-and-half or whole milk
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Chopped chives or parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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Prepare the Crust:
- Combine flour and salt in a large bowl.
- Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water gradually and mix until dough forms.
- Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough and fit into a 9-inch pie dish.
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Prepare the Filling:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook turkey bacon until crispy, then crumble.
- Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
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Assemble the Quiche:
- Sprinkle cheese and bacon evenly over the crust.
- Pour egg mixture over the top.
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Bake:
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and set.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
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Garnish and Serve:
- Sprinkle with chopped chives or parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a richer quiche, use heavy cream instead of half-and-half.
- To add veggies, sauté them beforehand to avoid excess moisture.
- To make it crustless, grease your pie dish well and pour the filling directly into it.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 30 minutes chilling if making crust)
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, French-inspired