“Very good! Mine took only 40 minutes, so be sure to watch it. My husband usually doesn’t like dishes like this one but he couldn’t get enough!”
This robust quiche, inspired by the Pioneer Woman, is packed with flavor from deeply caramelized onions, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese, all nestled in a flaky pie crust. It’s a satisfying dish perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Unbaked Pie Crust | 1 |
| Yellow Onions (thinly sliced) | 2 |
| Butter | 2 tablespoons |
| Bacon | 8 slices |
| Large Eggs | 8 |
| Heavy Cream or Half and Half | 1 1/2 cups |
| Kosher Salt | To taste |
| Freshly Ground Black Pepper | To taste |
| Sharp Cheddar Cheese (grated) | 2 cups |
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Caramelize the onions: In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the thinly sliced yellow onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until they are deep golden brown and caramelized. This process will take at least 15-20 minutes, so be patient. Once caramelized, remove the onions from the skillet and set them aside to cool.
- Cook the bacon: Cook the bacon in the same skillet until it is chewy but not overly crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet, drain it on paper towels, and then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
- Prepare the pie crust: Roll out the unbaked pie crust and carefully fit it into a pie pan.
- Make the quiche filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the large eggs, heavy cream (or half and half), kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Add fillings to egg mixture: Add the cooled caramelized onions, chopped cooked bacon, and grated sharp cheddar cheese to the egg mixture. Stir gently to combine everything evenly.
- Pour into crust: Pour the prepared filling into the pie crust-lined pie pan.
- Bake covered initially: Cover the quiche lightly with aluminum foil. Place the pie pan on a rimmed baking sheet (to catch any potential spills) and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
- Bake uncovered to brown: Carefully remove the foil from the quiche and continue to bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set (it should no longer jiggle significantly).
- Rest before serving: Remove the Cowboy Quiche from the oven and let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the quiche to set further and makes it easier to slice.
Slice and serve this hearty Cowboy Quiche warm. Enjoy!
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