BACON SWISS QUICHE

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Light and fluffy, this scrumptious quiche is ideal for breakfast or brunch but can also be served at dinnertime. Serve with chilled grapes or other fresh fruit on the side. -Colleen Belbey, Warwick, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 tablespoon butter
6 large eggs
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 9-in. pie plate with crust; trim and flute edges. Set aside. In a small skillet, saute green onions in butter until tender. , In a large bowl, whisk eggs, cream and juice. Stir in bacon, salt, pepper and green onions. Pour into crust; sprinkle with cheese., Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Freeze option: Securely wrap individual portions of cooled quiche in parchment and foil; freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap quiche; reheat in oven until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 739 calories, Fat 60g fat (31g saturated fat), Cholesterol 359mg cholesterol, Sodium 781mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein.