Description
This Bacon and Pimento Cheese Quiche is a savory, rich pie featuring a flaky deep-dish crust filled with sharp cheddar cheese, smoky bacon, and tangy diced pimentos. The creamy custard base made from eggs, milk, and cream binds all the flavors together, offering a warm and satisfying meal perfect for brunch or lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- 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 helps ensure even cooking and prevents the quiche crust from becoming soggy.
- Assemble the Layers: Sprinkle the shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly into the bottom of the unbaked 9-inch deep dish pie crust. Next, evenly distribute the well-drained diced pimentos over the cheese, followed by an even layer of crumbled cooked bacon on top.
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper until fully combined and smooth. This mixture will create the quiche’s creamy custard filling.
- Fill the Crust: Carefully pour the egg mixture into the pie crust over the cheese, pimentos, and bacon, ensuring you do not overfill to avoid spills during baking.
- Bake: Place the quiche on the preheated baking sheet and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the quiche is fully set in the center and a knife inserted comes out clean. The crust should be golden and the filling puffed but not overly browned.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the quiche from the oven and let it cool on a rack for about 15 minutes. This resting time helps the quiche set further and makes slicing easier. Serve warm for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- To save time, you can use precooked bacon pieces instead of cooking bacon yourself.
- Ensure the diced pimentos are well drained to prevent the quiche from becoming watery.
- This quiche can be served warm or at room temperature, making it good for make-ahead meals.
- To reheat leftovers, warm slices in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
- You can substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream and milk mixture if desired.
