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Bacon and Pimento Cheese Quiche Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Bacon and Pimento Cheese Quiche is a savory and satisfying dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. Featuring a flaky deep-dish pie crust filled with sharp cheddar cheese, smoky crumbled bacon, and sweet diced pimentos, all enveloped in a creamy egg custard, this quiche bakes to golden perfection. The combination of rich dairy and smoky bacon creates a flavorful and indulgent meal that can be enjoyed warm with family and friends.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 (9-inch) deep dish pie crust, unbaked

Filling

  • 2 cups thick shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 to 1 cup crumbled cooked bacon (or 1 (2.8-ounce) bag precooked real bacon pieces)
  • 1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimentos, well drained
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and place a large rimmed baking sheet on the center rack to heat up along with the oven. This ensures an even and crisp bottom for your quiche.
  2. Assemble Cheese and Toppings: Sprinkle the shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly into the bottom of the unbaked deep dish pie crust. Distribute the well-drained diced pimentos evenly over the cheese, then add the crumbled cooked bacon on top to layer the flavors.
  3. Prepare Custard Mixture: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined and smooth. This custard will hold all the ingredients together during baking.
  4. Fill and Bake: Carefully pour the egg mixture into the crust over the cheese, pimentos, and bacon, taking care not to overfill. Place the filled quiche on the preheated rimmed baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the quiche is set and the top is lightly golden.
  5. Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove the quiche from the oven and let it cool for about 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Be sure to drain the pimentos well to avoid adding excess moisture to the quiche.
  • You can substitute precooked bacon pieces to save time.
  • Allowing the quiche to rest after baking helps it set fully and makes slicing easier.
  • Use a sharp cheddar cheese for the best flavor contrast with the smoky bacon and sweet pimentos.
  • For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free deep dish pie crust.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/bacon-and-pimento-cheese-quiche-recipe/