EASY CREAM CHEESE, CARAMELIZED ONION AND BACON QUICHE

Easy Cream Cheese, Caramelized Onion and Bacon Quiche image

Provided by Straws Kitchen(*o *)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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1 refrigerated 9-inch pie crust (or your homemade)
1/2 lb bacon
1 large sliced white onion
8 eggs
1/4 c milk
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
5 oz softened philadelphia cream cheese
3/4 c shredded cheddar cheese
2 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley
1 Tbsp fresh chopped cilantro

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 dF and spray a 9-inch pie plate with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook bacon, stirring until browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel lined plate and discard drippings.
3. Add onions and cook, stirring until onions are golden and caramelized, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
4. Unroll pie crust, lay in bottom and up edges of prepared pie plate. With fork, poke holes in bottom and partially bake crust for 8 to 10 minutes, then remove from oven.
5. Add eggs, milk, salt and pepper to a large bowl, whisking to combine.
6. Layer cooked onions over bottom of partially baked crust, top with bacon pieces and cream cheese pieces.
7. Pour eggs over bacon and top with cheese, parsley and cilantro.
8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until eggs are set and edges are browned.
9. Remove and let cool for 5 minutes before cutting into pie shaped wedges...serve with homemade biscuits, butter and apple butter.