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Bacon Cheddar Kale Quiche
Savory and delicious, this quiche is a great brunch dish or light main course with a green salad.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 337 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 9" ready made pie crust (I use Pillsbury)
- ½ pound cooked bacon roughly chopped
- 2-3 large kale leaves (tough stems removed)
- 1 small yellow onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 4 extra large eggs
- 1 cup half and half
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ cups grated cheddar cheese (divided) or monterey jack, emmenthaler, asiago or gruyere)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°. Fit the pastry into a pie plate and press the bottom and sides firmly against the dish. Press the edges of the crust with your fingers to form a nice edge or alternately press the tines of a fork along the edge of the crust to form a pretty rim. Prick the bottom of the pastry several times with a fork. Place a piece of parchment paper over the crust and fill with pie weights. Spread the pie weights out evenly and blind bake the crust for 8-12 minutes or until set but not browned. Remove the parchment and pie weights and let the crust cool.
- While the pastry is baking, heat a skillet (with a tight fitting lid) over medium heat. Add the olive oil and stir in the chopped onions. Cook until the onions are softened and slightly translucent. Stir in the chopped kale and stir in the water. Secure the lid and let the kale cook for about 2 minutes or until bright green but slightly wilted. Remove the lid and let the kale mixture cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half and half, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Whisk to combine, then stir in the kale, bacon and 1 cup of the cheese. Pour the filling into the pie shell. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Place the pie plate onto a large rimmed baking sheet. Cut a piece of foil about 10" square and rest it over the top of the quiche. Bake the quiche covered for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 18-25 minutes or until set and browned. Remove the quiche from the oven and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
337kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
193mg
(64%)
Sodium
674mg
(28%)
Potassium
171mg
(5%)
Vitamin A
530IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
1.2mg
(1%)
Calcium
229mg
(23%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 337kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 193mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 674mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 171mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 530IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 229mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.