Meat Lover's Quiche

Ingredients

• 1 crust Store-Bought Pie Crust (9‑inch, thawed)
• 1 cup Pie Weights (or dried beans/rice for blind baking)
• 4 slices Bacon (thick‑cut preferred)
• 8 oz Country Breakfast Sausage (crumbled)
• 4 oz Country Ham (cut into strips)
• 3 stalks Green Onions (white and green parts, chopped)
• 6 large Eggs (room temperature)
• 0.5 cup Half‑and‑Half (or whole milk)
• 4 oz White Cheddar Cheese (grated)
• 1 pinch each House Seasoning Blend (sweet paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 375°F and let it preheat fully.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 375°F

2. Blind‑Bake Crust (First Phase)

   Place the store‑bought crust into the pie dish, line with parchment paper, and fill with pie weights. Bake for 10 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 375°F

3. Blind‑Bake Crust (Second Phase)

   Remove parchment and weights, then return the crust to the oven for another 5 minutes to lightly brown.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 375°F

4. Render Bacon

   In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices, flipping once, until crisp and the fat is rendered (about 7 minutes). Transfer to paper towels and crumble.

   Time: PT7M

5. Cook Sausage

   Add the crumbled country breakfast sausage to the bacon‑fat‑filled skillet and sauté until browned, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

6. Prep Green Onions

   Trim and finely chop the green onions; set aside.

   Time: PT2M

7. Make Egg Custard

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs, ½ cup half‑and‑half, a pinch of each house seasoning, and the chopped green onions until slightly frothy.

   Time: PT5M

8. Add Cheese

   Grate 4 oz white cheddar and fold it into the egg mixture.

   Time: PT2M

9. Assemble Quiche

   Layer the smoked ham strips, crumbled bacon, and cooked sausage evenly in the pre‑baked crust. Pour the egg‑cheese mixture over the meat layers, smoothing the top.

   Time: PT3M

10. Final Bake

    Bake the assembled quiche at 375°F for 22 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden.

    Time: PT22M

    Temperature: 375°F

11. Cool and Serve

    Allow the quiche to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

20 g

Carbohydrates

12 g

Fat

25 g

Fiber

1 g