Ingredients for Bacon Green Onion Quiche
- 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell
- 1/2 cup chopped green onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 3 large eggs
- Light Cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Dry Mustard
- Ground Nutmeg
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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How to Make Bacon Green Onion Quiche
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Place the unbaked pie shell in the oven and bake for 12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 8 minutes.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (160°C).
- While the crust cools, sauté 1/2 cup chopped green onions in 1 tablespoon of olive oil until softened. Set aside.
- Evenly sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese into the bottom of the cooled pie crust.
- Arrange 4 slices of cooked and crumbled bacon evenly over the cheese.
- Top the bacon with the sautéed green onions.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the cheese, bacon, and onions in the pie shell.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until the quiche is set and the center is just slightly jiggly.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
24 g
Sugar
2g
Fat
69g
Carbs
5g
