Quiche may be considered the quintessential fare for Mother’s Day, a bridal luncheon, or any event centered around food and women. But my husband was quite swept away by this Brie and Bacon Quiche from Tasty Kitchen member Nancy in New Mexico. And, yes, he’s a real man, apparently a real man who recognizes an excellent quiche when he tastes it.
Quiche is so flexible. Over the years I’ve prepared many combinations, except this one. After one bite it seemed so obvious. Brie and bacon. Bacon and brie. Why hadn’t I thought of the duo before? They certainly make for a good marriage. But you just need to see for yourself. Wanna see how?
To get started you’ll need a deep dish pie crust (I used a 9″), Brie cheese, Swiss cheese, cooked and crumbled bacon, eggs, whipping cream, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
Begin by crumbling the cheese (or shredding, or cutting) and placing it in the bottom of the pie shell. I did not pre-bake my pie shell, because the, yep, frozen one from the grocery store didn’t instruct me to do so. I’m sure many of you have a fabulous pie crust you can whip up and use just as easily.
And just curious, while on the subject, what’s the rule for pre-baking or not pre-baking a pie crust? That always stumps me.
Moving right along …
Next, top the cheese with the crumbled bacon.
Now for some light mixing. In a bowl, beat the eggs, then add the nutmeg, salt, pepper, Worcestershire, whipping cream, and sour cream.
Mix it all up real good.
Pour the egg mixture over the cheese- and bacon-filled pie shell, then bake according to recipe directions (the link to the entire printable recipe is at the bottom of this post).
Golden perfection. No runny quiche here. Perfect proportions for this recipe.
Beautiful and tasty. Thanks Nancy in New Mexico for sharing this yummy recipe. I think real men all over the world will be very pleased, and, of course, us ladies too.
And here’s one final quick tip: make two.
Happy cooking!
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Description
Delicious recipe that incorporates creamy Brie cheese, Swiss cheese, and crispy bacon.
Ingredients
- 1 package Deep Dish Pie Crust, Pre-baked If Instructed
- 4 ounces, weight Brie Cheese (rind Removed If Preferred)
- 4 ounces, weight Swiss Cheese, Diced
- 10 slices Bacon, Cooked Crisp, Drained, Crumbled
- 6 whole Large Eggs
- ½ cups Whipping Cream
- ½ cups Sour Cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 dash Each Nutmeg, Salt, Pepper
Preparation Instructions
Crumble cheeses in the bottom of the pie. Spread crumbled bacon on top. Mix all remaining ingredients thoroughly and pour into the pie pan.
Bake in a preheated 375 degree F oven for about 45 minutes, until a pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool slightly before serving.
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Amy Johnson is a blogger who writes about food, travel, the home (both inside and out), and various observations and random musings about anything and everything. Visit her blog She Wears Many Hats for a dose of deliciousness, practicality, hilarity, or just plain fun. She lives in South Carolina with her husband and two children.
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Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles on 5.6.2011
You truly reached golden perfection – that quiche is beautiful! The richness of brie with salty bacon sounds wonderful.
Lesa @Edesia's Notebook on 5.6.2011
Oh. My. That looks so good. And I’m even a little bit hungover from last night’s Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
Larissa on 5.6.2011
I’ll have to save this for a day when its just me and the girls..because like most men…Mine doesn’t call this a meal! He laughed at me the first time i made a quiche…and then had to go off to make a steak for him! lol
Laurie - Simply Scratch on 5.6.2011
This looks delicious! I love everything about this recipe!
ANNIE STEELE on 5.6.2011
I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO MAKE FOR A BABY SHOWER I AM HAVING IN JUNE. I THINK THIS JUST MIGHT DO THE TRICK.
THANKS
bmayer on 5.6.2011
Pre-baking is done if you are using a very liquid filling, so the bottom crust isnt soggy. How was your bottom crust? Cooked enough? Flaky? The cheese and bacon on the bottom may have “sealed” it some, to prevent sogginess. At least that’s my guess.
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is on 5.6.2011
I’m never one to pass up bacon! (or brie… )
Jenna Z on 5.6.2011
I’ve got half a wheel of brie in the fridge that my mom gave me. I’m SO making this tomorrow morning!!
Mel G on 5.6.2011
Oh my goodness! Two of my most favourite foods in the world…. I’ll definitely be giving this a go!! PS: Ever heard the saying “real men don’t eat quiche, they eat bacon and egg pie”?
Emily on 5.6.2011
This looks delicious! As for your question about pre-baking the crust, I watched a Bobby Flay quiche throwdown, and Bobby pre-baked his crust, while the competitor did not- I think it is up to the baker!