Bacon, Cheese, and Caramelized Onion Quiche

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy. (10 minutes) Drain on paper towels, cool slightly, then crumble and set aside.

Recipe View 5 mins Roll out pastry crust on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie plate. Place crust in pie plate and crimp the edges. Prick the bottom with a fork.

Recipe View 15 mins Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, until lightly golden.

Recipe View 5 mins Remove crust from oven; brush with beaten egg. Return to oven; bake 5 minutes more to seal the crust.

Recipe View 5 mins Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent. (5 minutes) Reduce heat to low; continue cooking and stirring frequently, until deeply golden brown and caramelized. (40 minutes)

Recipe View 40 mins In a mixing bowl, whisk remaining 2 eggs together. Add sour cream and cream cheese; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and well combined. Stir in salt and pepper.

Recipe View 5 mins Spread caramelized onions evenly onto the pre-baked pastry crust. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the shredded Cheddar cheese over the onions. Distribute the crumbled bacon evenly over the cheese. Pour the egg mixture over the bacon and cheese, then top with the remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.

Recipe View 30 mins Bake the quiche in the preheated oven until golden brown and set, with just a slight jiggle in the center. (30 minutes) Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.