How to Make Cheddar Quiche - A Step-by-Step Guide

Quiche is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. It's a savory pie filled with a creamy custard and various ingredients, and one of the most classic and delicious variations is cheddar quiche. This dish is perfect for cheese lovers and is sure to be a hit at any meal. The combination of the buttery crust and sharp cheddar cheese makes for a rich and flavorful dish that is simply irresistible. Whether you're hosting a fancy brunch or just looking for a deli...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose baking mix
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 3 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk, heated

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 to 9 - inch pie

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9 inch pie pan.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the baking mix, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Gradually mix in the milk until moistened. Knead a few times on a floured board. Roll dough out to a 12 inch circle, and press into the greased pie pan. Fold edges, and flute.
  • Place bacon and onion in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, and cook until bacon is evenly brown. Drain, and crumble bacon. Sprinkle bacon, onion, and Cheddar cheese into the pie pan.
  • In a medium bowl, beat eggs with 1 teaspoon salt and hot pepper sauce, then slowly stir in hot evaporated milk. Pour into the pie shell.
  • Bake 5 minutes in the preheated oven, then reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking 25 minutes, or until center is almost set. Do not over bake - the quiche will set as it cools.
  • Nutrition

    302 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 141mg
    • Sodium: 898mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 378mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 272mg