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How to Make Apple, Cheddar, and Bacon Quiche - A Step-by-Step Guide

Quiche is a versatile and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. This savory pie consists of a buttery crust filled with a creamy custard and a variety of delicious fillings. One of the best things about quiche is that it can be customized to suit your personal taste, and one of the most popular flavor combinations is apple, cheddar, and bacon.

With a flaky, homemade crust, a rich and creamy custard, and a savory-sweet filling, this Apple, Cheddar...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) package unbaked pie crust
  • ½ (8 ounce) package bacon
  • ½ small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
  • ½ (8 ounce) package sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon sage, dried

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 11-inch quiche

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Press pie crust into the bottom and up the sides of an 11-inch tart pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove and let cool.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble.
  • Heat bacon grease in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add apple and cook until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in bacon.
  • Whisk milk, sour cream, eggs, sea salt, and cinnamon together in a bowl.
  • Layer apple mixture, Cheddar cheese, and egg mixture in the prepared crust. Sprinkle sage over top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, 30 to 40 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.

    • Nutrition

    414 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 98mg
    • Sodium: 711mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 168mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 192mg

    Categories

    Apple recipes
    Cheddar recipes
    Bacon recipes
    Quiche recipes