Ahhh yes 😋🥓🧅 — Caramelized Onion and Beef Bacon Quiche is rich, savory, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. Flaky crust, sweet caramelized onions, smoky bacon, and creamy custard—absolute comfort on a plate.
Caramelized Onion & Beef Bacon Quiche
Ingredients (9-inch quiche)
For the crust
- 1 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
For the filling
- 6–8 slices beef bacon, chopped
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter version)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Gruyère, cheddar, or Swiss)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional, for depth)
- 1–2 tsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Prep crust
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place pie crust in a 9-inch quiche or pie pan. Prick bottom with a fork.
- Optional: blind bake for 8–10 minutes for a crisper bottom.
- Caramelize onions
- In a skillet, heat oil/butter over medium-low.
- Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, 20–25 minutes until golden brown and sweet.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Cook bacon
- In a separate skillet, cook beef bacon until crisp. Drain excess fat.
- Prepare custard
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Assemble quiche
- Spread caramelized onions evenly over the crust.
- Sprinkle cooked beef bacon on top.
- Add shredded cheese evenly.
- Pour egg/cream mixture over everything.
- Bake
- Bake 35–45 minutes, until the custard is set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let cool 10 minutes before slicing.
Tips & Variations 🔥
- Cheese options: Gruyère, Swiss, or fontina add a nutty flavor; sharp cheddar gives a bold taste.
- Extra depth: Add sautéed mushrooms or fresh herbs (thyme, chives, or parsley).
- Crispy edges: Bake slightly longer at the end to brown the top.
- Make ahead: Assemble quiche, cover, refrigerate overnight, then bake next day.
This quiche is savory, slightly sweet from onions, smoky from beef bacon, and creamy from custard—perfect brunch showstopper.
I can also give a mini quiche version for bite-sized servings or meal prep if you want. Do you want me to do that?
