Ingredients
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- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cooking cream (15%)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled (about half a regular-sized package or 6–8 slices)
- 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan reggiano
- 1 cup white cheddar cheese (strong or medium works well)
- 3 green onions, washed and finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
- A pinch of paprika
- A pinch of celery salt
- A pinch of nutmeg
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, diced
- 4–6 tbsp ice-cold water
Instructions
- Mix flour and kosher salt in a bowl.
- Add cold, diced butter and combine until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water and form into a ball.
- Roll out the dough, fit into pie dish, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F and bake crust for 10 minutes.
- Cook bacon until crispy, then crumble.
- Shred white cheddar and parmesan reggiano.
- Beat eggs with cooking cream, milk, spices, and green onions.
- Layer bacon and cheeses in the crust, pour egg mixture over.
- Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, then 325°F for 30 minutes.
Notes
Use cold ingredients for a flaky crust.
Avoid overmixing the dough to keep it light.
Feel free to substitute different vegetables or proteins.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 180