Ingredients
Equipment
Instructions
Prepare the Crust and Filling
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Press the pie crust into your deep-dish pie plate. Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove parchment and weights, then bake for 5-7 minutes more until lightly golden. Set aside.
- While the crust bakes, cook chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate. Drain all but 1 tbsp of drippings.
- Add the breakfast sausage to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart. Drain and set aside. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
Assemble and Bake
- Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Crumble the cooked bacon.
- Layer the cooked sausage, crumbled bacon, diced ham, and onion mixture evenly in the bottom of the pre-baked crust. Sprinkle both cheeses over the meat.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper until fully combined and smooth.
- Carefully pour the egg mixture over the ingredients in the crust.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the center is just set (it should have a slight jiggle). Let the quiche cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Tip 1: For the crispiest crust, do not skip the blind baking step. It's the secret to avoiding a soggy bottom.
Tip 2: Let the quiche rest before slicing. This allows the custard to set completely, ensuring clean cuts.
Tip 3: Feel free to substitute the cheeses. Smoked gouda, Swiss, or Monterey Jack are all great alternatives.
Tip 2: Let the quiche rest before slicing. This allows the custard to set completely, ensuring clean cuts.
Tip 3: Feel free to substitute the cheeses. Smoked gouda, Swiss, or Monterey Jack are all great alternatives.
