Ingredients
- 1 pre-made 9-inch pie crust
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 oz bacon, diced and cooked until crispy
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Par-bake the pie crust for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
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In a large skillet, cook diced bacon until crispy.
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Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
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In the same skillet, sauté potato slices in bacon fat for 5 minutes until slightly tender. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, and milk.
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Stir in both cheeses, onion, garlic, thyme, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
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Layer half the potato slices in the bottom of the pie crust.
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Sprinkle half the bacon over the potatoes.
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Pour half the egg mixture over the bacon and potatoes.
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Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, bacon, and egg mixture.
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Place the quiche on a baking sheet and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
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If the crust edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil.
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Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes before slicing.
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Garnish with fresh chives before serving.
Slice into this Potato and Bacon Quiche and prepare for a flavor explosion that’ll have your taste buds dancing! This savory pie combines the comforting goodness of potatoes with the irresistible smokiness of bacon, all nestled in a flaky crust and bound together with creamy, cheesy custard. It’s like wrapping yourself in a warm, cozy blanket of flavors. Whether you’re serving it up for a leisurely weekend brunch, a light dinner, or as the star of your next potluck, this quiche is sure to impress. The combination of crispy bacon, tender potatoes, and gooey cheese creates a harmony of textures that’ll keep you coming back for more. So fire up that oven, whisk those eggs, and get ready to indulge in a slice of pure comfort food bliss – it’s like capturing the essence of a perfect breakfast in every forkful!
