Country Quiche

Health score
1%
Country Quiche
60 min.
8
289kcal

Suggestions

Start your day the right way with this delicious Country Quiche, a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for morning meals, brunch, or even as an appetizer. With a crispy, flaky pie crust filled with a mixture of eggs, milk, and a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, this quiche is sure to satisfy your cravings. The addition of bacon and sautéed onions, seasoned with dried parsley and thyme, takes this classic breakfast dish to the next level, providing a savory and well-balanced meal.

Prep time is minimal, and the cooking process is straightforward, making it an excellent choice for busy mornings or when you want to impress your guests at a brunch gathering. Each serving, providing about 289 calories, offers a good balance of macronutrients, with a focus on fat for a comforting and energy-sustaining start to your day.

Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out in the kitchen, the Country Quiche is a versatile and delectable recipe that's sure to become a staple in your meal rotation. So why wait? Preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • slices bacon 
  • teaspoon parsley dried
  • 0.3 teaspoon thyme dried
  •  eggs 
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • tablespoons milk 
  • small onion chopped
  • servings salt and pepper to taste
  • 0.5 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.3 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 9-inch pie crust dough ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown.
  3. Drain (reserving 1 tablespoon of grease) crumble bacon and set aside.
  4. Heat reserved bacon grease in skillet and saute onion until soft.
  5. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, flour, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper.
  6. Add bacon, onion, mozzarella and cheddar cheese; mix well.
  7. Pour mixture into pie crust.
  8. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until lightly brown on top and firm in the middle.
  9. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories289kcal
Protein13.84%
Fat64.84%
Carbs21.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.25
Glycemic Load
1.35
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
6.9121740201245%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.56mg
Isorhamnetin
0.48mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Quercetin
1.78mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:289.46kcal
14.47%
Fat:20.68g
31.81%
Saturated Fat:7.55g
47.17%
Carbohydrates:15.29g
5.1%
Net Carbohydrates:14.45g
5.26%
Sugar:0.7g
0.78%
Cholesterol:106.64mg
35.55%
Sodium:542.94mg
23.61%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.93g
19.86%
Selenium:15.95µg
22.78%
Phosphorus:146.44mg
14.64%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.89%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.83%
Calcium:93.54mg
9.35%
Folate:34.77µg
8.69%
Vitamin B3:1.71mg
8.56%
Vitamin B12:0.48µg
8.01%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.46%
Iron:1.3mg
7.22%
Zinc:1.06mg
7.09%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.42%
Vitamin B5:0.63mg
6.28%
Vitamin A:229.3IU
4.59%
Vitamin D:0.63µg
4.17%
Potassium:127.3mg
3.64%
Vitamin E:0.51mg
3.39%
Magnesium:13.5mg
3.37%
Fiber:0.84g
3.36%
Vitamin K:2.9µg
2.76%
Copper:0.05mg
2.66%
Source:Allrecipes