Part of:
Quiche
Ingredients:
- 1 crust from 1 box refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box
- 8 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup shredded Swiss or cheddar cheese (4 oz)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped onion, if desired
- 1 1/2 cup half-and-half or milk
- 6 large eggs, slightly beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper {
Instructions:
- <p>Bring 1 crust to room temperature by removing it from outer package and placing on your counter for 15 minutes. Heat oven to 350°F. </p>
- <p>Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 6 to 7 minutes or until crisp; drain on paper towels.</p>
- <p>Place pie crust in ungreased 9-inch glass pie plate, allowing any extra crust to hang over the edge. Press crust firmly against side and bottom. Tuck excess crust under toward pie plate edge, pressing to create a thick rim.</p>
- <p>Flute the edge of the pie crust by placing your thumb and index finger about 1 inch apart on the inside edge of the pie plate<i>.</i> Use your other thumb to push the pastry inward to form a scalloped edge.</p>
- <p>Layer bacon, cheeses, and onion in crust-lined plate. </p>
- <p>In medium bowl, mix half-and-half, eggs, salt, and pepper.</p>
- <p>Pour egg mixture over top.</p>
- <p>Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes; cut into wedges.</p>