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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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

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

Equipment

Instructions
 

Let's Begin!
  1. Preheat the Oven to 350°F.
  2. Tanker out a 9-inch store-bought pie crust.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Bake: Bake on the middle or lower rack for 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool and Serve: Cool the quiche for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with additional green onion if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 504kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 19gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 218mgSodium: 765mgPotassium: 216mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1143IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 282mgIron: 2mg

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