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Ingredients
- Green garlic
- Green garlic bacon quiche baked in bread bowls
- 8 small sourdough rolls
- 1 stalk green garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cooked crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (you want a mild cheese here; don't overwhelm the flavor of the green garlic with something strong)
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 402g | |
| Calories 1219 | |
| Calories from Fat 993 | 81% |
| Total Fat 111.04g | 139% |
| Saturated Fat 48.7g | 195% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 793mg | 264% |
| Sodium 1504mg | 63% |
| Potassium 565mg | 16% |
| Total Carbs 8.2g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 1.51g | 1% |
| Protein 47.17g | 75% |
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