Description
This Bacon and Pimento Cheese Quiche is a savory and satisfying dish featuring a flaky deep dish pie crust filled with sharp cheddar cheese, smoky bacon, and tangy pimentos, all bound together in a creamy egg custard. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner, it offers a delicious blend of textures and flavors that are sure to please any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust and Filling
- 1 (9-inch) deep dish pie crust, unbaked
- 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
Custard
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and place a large rimmed baking sheet on the center rack to heat alongside the oven. This helps in even baking and easier transfer of the quiche.
- Assemble Cheese and Toppings: Sprinkle the shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly into the bottom of the unbaked pie crust. Next, distribute the well-drained diced pimentos over the cheese layer, followed by an even layer of crumbled cooked bacon throughout.
- Prepare Custard Mixture: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Pour Custard and Bake: Carefully pour the egg custard mixture into the pie crust over the layered cheese, pimentos, and bacon, taking care not to overfill the crust. Place the prepared quiche on the preheated baking sheet in the oven.
- Bake the Quiche: Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the quiche is fully set and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. The quiche should be golden and slightly puffed.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the quiche from the oven and allow it to cool for about 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Make sure the diced pimentos are well drained to avoid a soggy crust.
- You can use precooked bacon pieces to save time, or cook your own and crumble them finely.
- Allowing the quiche to cool slightly helps it set better and makes slicing cleaner.
- This quiche can also be served at room temperature or chilled, making it versatile for various occasions.
