Serves 6
80 min
Farmers Market Bacon Quiche
Recipe GLPR2856f42ed978e4
A rustic and elegant quiche featuring crispy bacon, tender roasted vegetables, and creamy blue cheese baked in a golden pie crust. Beet greens, red onions, and green peppers create a colorful and nutritious filling that's perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
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Ingredients
1/4 lb smoked bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 cup chopped baby beet greens, including stems
1 cup diced red onion
1 green bell pepper, finely diced
1 frozen deep-dish pie crust
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
5 large eggs
1 cup milk
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon pieces, stirring occasionally, until they are crispy and golden brown, approximately 8-10 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool.
Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings from the skillet. Heat the remaining fat over medium heat.
Add the chopped beet greens, diced red onion, and diced green bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onions become translucent and the greens are tender, about 10 minutes.
Transfer the cooked vegetables to a small bowl and stir in the cooled bacon pieces until well combined.
Place the frozen pie crust on a baking sheet and spread the bacon and vegetable mixture evenly across the bottom of the crust.
Sprinkle the crumbled blue cheese evenly over the vegetable mixture. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and well blended.
Carefully pour the egg mixture over the filling in the pie crust, distributing it evenly.
Bake for 40-50 minutes, until the center is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. The center should reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
Remove the quiche from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
