Bacon and Swiss Chard Quiche
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Resting Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
337 kcal
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Cuisine
French
Bacon and Swiss Chard Quiche
Description
The Bacon and Swiss Chard Quiche features a pre-baked pie crust filled with a mixture of whisked eggs and heavy cream, combined with grated cheddar cheese, sautéed onions, cooked bacon, and Swiss chard. The bacon is cooked until crispy and its rendered fat is used to soften the onions and wilt the chard, imparting extra savory depth.
The quiche is baked until the custard sets into a creamy yet firm texture that complements the hearty vegetables and bacon pieces. The cheddar adds a sharp, melty component that ties the filling together.
This dish works well for breakfast or brunch and can be served warm or at room temperature. It pairs nicely with a simple salad or fresh fruit to balance the richness.
For a vegetarian variation, omit the bacon and substitute the bacon fat with butter for sautéing. This quiche also keeps well refrigerated for several days or can be frozen baked or unbaked, offering make-ahead convenience.
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust dough homemade or store bought, prepared
- 3 egg
- 1 cup heavy cream or a mix of milk and cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 lices Bacon
- 1 yellow onion diced, small
- 8 oz. swiss chard chopped, or other leafy green such as spinach or kale (about 4 cups, leaves and stems
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
- Line a quiche pan or pie pan with prepared pie crust. Crimp edges and place parchment paper inside, and fill with pie weights (or alternative, such as dried beans).
- Blind bake your pie crust halfway by placing the pie pan on a rimmed baking sheet and baking for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and remove pie weights/beans and save for another time and discard parchment paper. Turn oven temperature down to 375 degrees F.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl. whisk together the three eggs and heavy cream (1 cup) until smooth. Stir in the grated cheddar cheese (1 cup), kosher salt (1/2 teaspoon), and black pepper (1/4 teaspoon). Set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the four strips of bacon until crispy. Set aside on a paper towel lined plate.
- Remove all but two tablespoons of the bacon grease from the skillet. Add the diced onion and sauté over medium-high heat until softened and starting to brown, about 3 minutes.
- Add the Swiss chard and sauté until both the leaves and the stems are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, 5-7 minutes.
- Meanwhile, chop up the bacon slices. Add them to the skillet when the chard has finished cooking.
- Place the chard and bacon mixture in the bottom of the half-baked pie crust. Spread out evenly.
- Pour the egg, cream, and cheese mixture on top. Spread it out evenly, ensuring especially that the cheese evenly coats the top.
- Bake the quiche at 375 degrees for 20 minutes, or until browned on top and filling is firm when you shake it slightly.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes at least. Cut into 8 slices and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- To make vegetarian, omit bacon and sauté greens and onions in butter, adjusting seasoning accordingly.
- For lower carb, skip the crust and bake the filling in a buttered pan directly.
- Quiche can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months, baked or unbaked.
- If cooking from frozen, add extra baking time depending on frozen state and whether it is baked or unbaked.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 337kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 124mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 488mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2400IU | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 9.7mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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