Description

This Bacon and Pimento Cheese Quiche is a savory, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for brunch or a light dinner. Featuring a buttery deep-dish pie crust filled with sharp cheddar cheese, smoky bacon, tangy pimentos, and a rich custard base made from eggs, whole milk, and heavy cream, this quiche bakes to golden perfection and is best served warm. It’s a simple recipe that combines bold flavors with comforting textures, guaranteed to satisfy cheese and bacon lovers alike.

Ingredients

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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

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and place a large rimmed baking sheet on the center rack to heat along with the oven. This helps with even baking and prevents the crust from becoming soggy.
Assemble Filling: Sprinkle the shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly into the bottom of the unbaked pie crust. Next, distribute the well-drained diced pimentos evenly over the cheese. Top with the crumbled cooked bacon pieces, spreading them uniformly to ensure every bite has flavor.
Prepare Custard: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined. This custard mixture will bind the filling ingredients and provide a creamy texture.
Fill and Bake: Carefully pour the egg mixture over the bacon, cheese, and pimentos in the crust, taking care not to overfill. Transfer the pie crust onto the preheated baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the quiche is set in the center and a knife inserted near the middle comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Remove the quiche from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack for about 15 minutes. This resting time helps the custard finish setting and makes slicing easier. Serve warm for best flavor and texture.

Notes

Use precooked bacon pieces for a quicker preparation or cook and crumble your own bacon for fresher flavor.
Ensure the pie crust edges are sealed well to prevent leaking of custard during baking.
Allowing the quiche to cool slightly before slicing prevents it from falling apart.
For added texture, consider mixing a handful of chopped green onions or herbs into the custard.
This quiche can be served cold or reheated gently in the oven for leftovers.