Indulge in a culinary delight that seamlessly blends the flavors of Canadian bacon, tender potatoes, and a velvety egg custard in a flaky, golden-brown crust. This Canadian bacon and potato quiche is a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
Our collection of recipes offers a variety of takes on this classic dish, catering to diverse dietary preferences and culinary styles. From a traditional version made with a creamy Gruyère cheese filling to a lighter option featuring tangy goat cheese, there's a quiche for every palate.
For those with dietary restrictions, we have a gluten-free recipe that uses a combination of almond flour and tapioca starch to create a crispy, flaky crust. And for those who prefer a vegetarian twist, we offer a recipe that swaps out the Canadian bacon for hearty mushrooms and roasted red peppers.
POTATO-CRUSTED QUICHE WITH SMOKED CHEDDAR AND CANADIAN BACON
Provided by Karen Stocker
Categories Egg Potato Brunch Bake Lunch Cheddar Ham Winter Bon Appétit Maryland Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 10-inch glass pie dish with vegetable oil spray. Steam potato rounds until just tender, about 6 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool. Line prepared pie dish with enough potato rounds to cover, overlapping slightly (reserve any remaining potatoes for another use).
- Heat olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, red bell pepper and thyme and sauté 5 minutes. Add Canadian bacon; sauté until heated through, about 1 minute. Spoon bacon mixture over potatoes in pie dish.
- Whisk eggs, salt and pepper in large bowl to blend. Mix in cheese. Pour egg mixture over bacon mixture in dish. Bake quiche until set in center, about 35 minutes. Cool 20 minutes. Cut into wedges. Serve warm or at room temperature.
CANADIAN BACON AND POTATO QUICHE
Welcome this tasty quiche morning, noon or night served with fruit or tossed greens.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Place pie crust in 9-inch glass pie plate as directed on box for One-Crust Filled Pie. Bake about 8 minutes or until light golden brown.
- Layer potatoes, asparagus, bacon and cheese in partially baked crust. Beat eggs, milk, marjoram and salt until well blended. Pour over mixture in pie plate.
- Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.
Tips:
- Use a deep-dish pie plate or a 9-inch springform pan to ensure that the quiche has enough room to rise and set properly.
- When blind baking the pie crust, use pie weights or dried beans to weigh down the parchment paper and prevent the crust from bubbling up.
- Make sure to cook the bacon until it is crispy before adding it to the quiche filling.
- Use a variety of cheeses in the quiche filling for a more complex flavor. A good combination is cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- If you want a creamier quiche, add an extra 1/4 cup of milk or cream to the filling.
- Bake the quiche until the center is set and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the quiche cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
This Canadian bacon and potato quiche is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast, lunch, or dinner option. It is perfect for a crowd, as it can be easily doubled or tripled. The quiche is also a great way to use up leftover bacon and potatoes. With its crispy crust, creamy filling, and flavorful ingredients, this quiche is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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