Low Carb Bacon Cheddar Quiche

Ingredients: 

  • 2.5 cups of Sonoma Creamery Bacon Cheddar Crisps  
  • 3 eggs 
  • 1 cup heavy cream 
  • ½ cup milk 
  • 4 tbs melted butter 
  • 1 cup + 2 tbs sharp cheddar, shredded 
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon 
  • 2 tbs fresh chives + extra to garnish 
  • ¼ tsp salt 
  • ¼ tsp pepper  

 

Instructions:  

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.  
  • Using a food processor or a gallon bag and a rolling pin, break down 2.5 cups of Sonoma Creamery Bacon Cheddar Crisps into fine crumbs. Place in a large bowl.  
  • Mix in 2 tbs shredded cheddar cheese and 4 tbs melted butter until the consistency is like wet sand.  
  • Press mixture into a pie pan to form the crust and bake for 10 minutes until set.  
  • In a medium skillet, cook and crisp 6 slices of bacon. Chop into bacon bits and set aside.  
  • In a large bowl, whisk together 3 eggs, 1 cup of heavy cream, and 1/3 cup of milk. Mix in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, ¼ tsp pepper, and ¼ tsp salt. 
  • Sprinkle the bacon bits and 2 tbs chopped chives over the baked quiche crust. Pour over the egg mixture. Make sure the fillings are evenly distributed. 
  • Bake for 35 minutes at 350 degrees or until cooked through completely.  
  • Slice and serve with additional chives to garnish.  

 This recipe serves 4-6.