Western Quiche Recipe

Start your weekend with this delicious and healthy Western Quiche! This recipe, adapted from the otsmart diabetes cookbook, is packed with flavor and perfect for a satisfying yet manageable breakfast. Enjoy a cheesy, savory treat that won't derail your healthy eating goals.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 81 kcal
Protein 18g
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Ingredients for Western Quiche

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How to Make Western Quiche

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Coat a 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray.
  3. In a medium nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook 1/2 cup chopped scallions, 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper, and 4 slices crumbled cooked bacon over medium heat for 3 minutes, or until softened.
  4. Spoon the vegetable and bacon mixture into the prepared pie pan.
  5. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the vegetable mixture.
  6. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy), 4 large eggs (or 1/2 cup egg substitute), 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
  7. Pour the egg mixture into the pie pan over the cheese and vegetables.
  8. Sprinkle 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the quiche is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

2g

Carbs

2g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Western Quiche?

Western Quiche takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Western Quiche?

Western Quiche has approximately 81 calories per serving, with about 18 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 1 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Western Quiche?

The key ingredients for Western Quiche are Scallion, Green Pepper, Canadian Bacon, Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese, Fat Free Evaporated Milk, Liquid Egg Substitute. See the full list with measurements above.

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