Pimento Cheese & Bacon Quiche
A pimento cheese and bacon quiche is a delicious Southern spin on the classic brunch dish. With only a handful of ingredients and a surprisingly easy prep, this can be on your table for your next brunch occasion almost effortlessly!
Servings: 8
Calories: 437kcal
Ingredients
- 1 9" frozen deep dish pie crust
- 12 oz prepared pimento cheese
- 1 3 oz pkg real bacon bits
- 5 large eggs
- 1/2 cup 2% milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Break the eggs into a medium mixing bowl, discarding the shells. Whisk them together to evenly combine.5 large eggs
- Add the cheese, bacon, milk, and cream to the mixing bowl and stir together until the mixture's evenly combined. Pour into the pie crust until full, but do not overfill.1 9" frozen deep dish pie crust, 12 oz prepared pimento cheese, 1 3 oz pkg real bacon bits, 1/2 cup 2% milk, 1 cup heavy whipping cream, salt & pepper
- Set the pie on a rimmed baking sheet, then bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Carefully remove the quiche from the oven and let it rest for a full 15 minutes.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- DO NOT skip the rest time. This allows the filling to finish fully setting up.
- There's no need to thaw or blind bake the prepared pie crust before filling and baking as instructed.
- You can use homemade or store bought pimento cheese in this recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 921mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1008IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 1mg