Zucchini and Bacon Quiche Recipe

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I made this quiche for father's day and it was a hit...even with my kids. It's a beautiful and very flavorful quiche. Appropriate for a casual breakfast or a formal brunch.

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Servings: 6 Servings
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Ingredients

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  • 1 (9-inch) refrigerated pie dough round (from a 15-oz package)
  • 1/4 lb sliced bacon, coarsely chopped
  • 2 medium zucchini (3/4 lb total), halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 oz Gruyère, coarsely grated (1 cup)
  • Special equipment: a 9 1/2-inch deep-dish pie plate

Directions

  1. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. Fit pie dough into pie plate and lightly prick all over. Bake according to package instructions, then transfer crust in pie plate to a rack.
  3. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
  4. While crust bakes, cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until just crisp, about 6 minutes. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate, reserving fat in skillet.
  5. Add zucchini and 1/4 teaspoon salt to fat in skillet and sauté over moderately high heat, stirring frequently, until zucchini is tender and starting to brown, about 5 minutes, then transfer with slotted spoon to a plate.
  6. Heat cream, milk, pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a 1- to 2-quart saucepan until mixture reaches a bare simmer, then remove from heat.
  7. Whisk together eggs in a large heatproof bowl, then gradually whisk in hot cream mixture until combined. Stir in bacon, zucchini, and cheese and pour into piecrust. Bake until filling is just set, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer quiche in pan to rack to cool slightly, about 20 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 151g
Recipe makes 6 servings
Calories 202  
Calories from Fat 157 78%
Total Fat 17.62g 22%
Saturated Fat 7.65g 31%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 141mg 47%
Sodium 410mg 17%
Potassium 291mg 8%
Total Carbs 4.25g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 2%
Sugars 2.88g 2%
Protein 7.34g 12%
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  • John Spottiswood
    This was a richly flavored and tasty quiche. I started with a small piece, and went back for more!
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