Gruyere and Bacon Quiche

Gruyere and Bacon Quiche is a classic, savory brunch favorite made with a flaky crust, creamy egg custard, crispy bacon, and melted Gruyere cheese. Easy to make, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or meal prep. A flavorful and satisfying homemade dish for any occasion.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword Bacon, Breakfast, Easy Recipes, Easy to Bake, Easy to Make, Eggs, Gruyere, Homemade, Quiche, Quick and Easy Recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings servings

Calories 504kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Let's gather the ingredients!

1 store-bought pie crust
4 large eggs
1¼ cup heavy cream
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper ground
1 cup Gruyere cheese shredded, divided
¾ cup cooked bacon crumbled, divided
2 tbsp green onion chopped, plus additional for garnish

Instructions

Let's Begin!

Preheat the Oven to 350Â°F.
Tanker out a 9-inch store-bought pie crust.
Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, salt, and pepper. Stir in ¾ cup of the shredded cheese, ½ cup of the crumbled bacon, and the chopped green onion.
Assemble the Quiche: Pour the egg mixture into the prepared crust. Place the pie dish on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle the top of the filling with the remaining ¼ cup of cheese and ¼ cup of crumbled bacon.
Bake: Bake on the middle or lower rack for 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Cool the quiche for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with additional green onion if desired.

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