Kale and Cheddar Quiche with Bacon
Kale and Cheddar Quiche with Bacon balances rich, creamy cheese and smoky bacon with hearty greens in a tender pastry shell. The filling is custardy with pockets of sharp Cheddar and tangy cream cheese, making each slice satisfyingly savory and balanced. Ideal for a weekend brunch, light lunch, or a make-ahead dinner paired with a crisp salad.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Press the pie crust into a pie plate.
- 2
Put the cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl and warm it in the microwave for about 10 seconds. Stir the cream cheese with the milk in a bowl, then mix it into the beaten eggs. Stir the Cheddar cheese into the egg mixture; add the kale and bacon. Pour the egg mixture into the pie crust.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the top has golden brown spots and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
- Calories 323.1 kcal Moderate
- Protein 14.28 g Good Source
- Carbs 19.82 g Moderate
- Total Fat 21.49 g High
- Saturated Fat 11.84 g High
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High
- Cholesterol 157.27 mg High
- Sodium 431.23 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.04 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.4 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 283.24 mg Good Source
- Iron 1.94 mg Moderate
- Potassium 101.77 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 1707.4 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 42.65 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 1.07 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Gluten