Tomato Bacon Quiche

Whip up a Tomato Bacon Quiche with summer tomatoes and fresh basil. The crust is optional, but assembling a second quiche filling for the freezer shouldn't be!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine French

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Servings servings

Calories 286kcal

Author Marjory Pilley

Ingredients

5 eggs lightly beaten
1 cup milk (any type or combination will work. I usually use a mixture of skim milk and half and half.)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon white pepper
1 cup Swiss cheese shredded
½ cup bacon or turkey bacon. crumbled; about 4-6 slices, depending on the thickness
½ cup roma tomatoes diced, about 2 depending on the size
¼ cup basil fresh, stacked, rolled and cut into thin strips, about 10-15 leaves depending on the size
1 whole wheat pie crust 9 inch, preferably whole wheat; omit for crustless version.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and Swiss cheese in a bowl.
Fold crumbled bacon, diced tomatoes, and chopped basil into the egg mixture.
Pour the quiche mixture into a prepared pie crust. Using a fork, evenly distribute ingredients.
Bake the quiche uncovered for 60-70 minutes or until an inserted knife comes out clean. The top should be lightly browned, and the quiche will continue to set after being removed from the oven.
Allow the quiche to sit for 10-15 minutes before cutting.

Notes

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Make it Crustless

Omit the crust and pour the filling into a greased 9-inch cake pin.

Freezer Instructions

While you have everything out, freeze a second bag of bacon and tomato quiche filling. Whisk the egg mixture together and add the prepared bacon, tomatoes, and basil to a sealable freezer bag.

When you're ready to enjoy it, defrost it overnight in the refrigerator and cook it as usual the next day.

Storage

Wrap leftover tomato and bacon quiche tightly in plastic wrap and/or aluminum foil. You can also cut it into portions and wrap each piece individually for easy single servings.

Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Slices can be reheated in the oven at 350°F or microwave using medium power until heated through.

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