Bacon and Cheese Quiche
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
45 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
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Servings
1 tart
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Calories
3507 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Bacon and Cheese Quiche
Description
The quiche begins with caramelizing sliced onions or shallots slowly in olive oil to develop sweetness and depth of flavor. Separately, pancetta or diced bacon is cooked until browned, adding savory crispness. The cream cheese, ricotta (or cottage cheese), and crumbled feta are combined with beaten eggs seasoned gently with salt and black pepper. The caramelized onions and cooked pancetta are folded into this cheese and egg mixture to create a rich, textured filling.
This mixture is poured into a partially baked savory tart shell to avoid sogginess. Baking at 375°F (190°C) for around 40 minutes allows the filling to set and the top to develop a golden hue, signaling doneness. The quiche offers a tender, creamy interior with pockets of salty cheese and the sweetness of onion counterbalancing the meaty pancetta.
It can be served warm directly from the oven or cooled to room temperature, making it versatile for various dining situations. A fresh green salad complements the richness, adding brightness to the plate.
Leftover quiche freezes well, allowing for convenient storage and reheating for subsequent meals without significant loss of quality. Slightly pre-baking the crust is essential to maintain structural integrity and prevent soggy bottoms.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 10 oz Bacon cut into small pieces or pancetta
- 1 large onion sliced, or 5 shallots
- 8 oz feta cheese crumbled
- 1 cup ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 3 egg
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper to taste
- 1 tart shell slightly baked for about 8 to 10 minutes (don't use a sweet pastry, savory
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a sauté pan and add the pancetta pieces. Cook until it starts to brown, then remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauteé the shallots or onion until caramelized (this should take about ½ hour or so).
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Beat the eggs with the salt in a bowl and set aside.
- While the onions are cooking, place the three cheeses in a bowl and mix in the beaten eggs. Add the pancetta and caramelized shallots/onion and some freshly ground black pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Put the mixture into the partially baked tart crust then put into the oven.
- Bake the caramelized onion, pancetta and feta cheese tart for about 40 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool slightly and serve warm, or even at room temperature, with a green salad.
Notes
- Partially bake the savory tart shell before adding filling to prevent sogginess.
- Leftover quiche freezes well, making it suitable for meal prep or storage.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with a green salad for a balanced meal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1tart
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3507 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 quiche | |
| Calories | 3.507kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 132g | 264% |
| Fat | 306g | 471% |
| Saturated Fat | 143g | 715% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28g | 165% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 105g | 525% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 1.308mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 6.825mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 1.691mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 6.026IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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