Best Christmas Breakfast Quiche Recipes

BREAKFAST QUICHE

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I enjoy preparing hearty country breakfasts for the guests at my bed-and-breakfast. This fluffy golden pie, which has lots of cheese and bacon, is a most satisfying entree.-Mark Clark, Twin Mountain, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter
3 to 5 tablespoons ice water
FILLING:
12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup shredded pepper jack or Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
4 large eggs
2 cups heavy whipping cream
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

Combine flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add 3-5 tablespoons ice water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Wrap and refrigerate 1 hour., Preheat oven to 450°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to an 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake 5 minutes; remove foil. Bake 5 minutes longer; remove from oven and cool on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 375°., Sprinkle bacon, cheeses and onion over crust. Beat remaining ingredients until blended; pour over top. Bake until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 709 calories, Fat 60g fat (35g saturated fat), Cholesterol 290mg cholesterol, Sodium 980mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

CHRISTMAS QUICHE

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A delicious breakfast casserole that is our family's traditional breakfast meal every Christmas. Can top with sausage, bacon, or ham. We always use ham.

Provided by Your Sangoma

Categories Savory Pies

Time 1h50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter
30 ounces square hash browns
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded swiss cheese
1 cup chopped ham
3 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Melt butter in the bottom of 9x13 pan. Add hash browns and cook at 375 for 25 minutes.
Shred cheese and sprinkle on top of hash browns. Spread ham over top of the cheese.
Beat eggs, milk, and S&P together. Pour over top of casserole.
Bake in oven at 350 for 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1004.5, Fat 64.4, SaturatedFat 25.7, Cholesterol 260.2, Sodium 1289.3, Carbohydrate 79.6, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 4, Protein 27.1