This delicious Easter quiche is perfect for your holiday brunch. It's filled with crispy bacon and tender leeks, combined in a rich and creamy custard, all encased in a flaky pastry crust.
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon cut into small pieces
- 2 cups leeks sliced and cleaned
- 4 units eggs large
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup cheese grated, such as Gruyère or Cheddar
- 1 unit pie crust prepared
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, add the leeks and cook until softened. Remove from heat.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, and milk. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Place the prepared pie crust in a pie dish. Spread the cooked bacon and leeks evenly over the crust.
- Sprinkle the grated cheese over the bacon and leeks.
- Pour the egg mixture over the fillings in the crust, spreading evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the quiche is set and the top is golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Easter Quiche with Bacon and Leeks!
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 15gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg