Bacon Quiche with Potato Crust

Bacon Quiche with Potato Crust Recipe

Yields: 4 to 6 servings
Prep Time: 20 min
Bake Time: 40 min

Ingredients

Potato Crust

• 2 firmly-packed sliced raw potatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• Vegetable oil

Quiche Filling

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup cream (or additional milk)
• 2 teaspoons prepared pesto
• 12 bacon slices, cooked crisp and crumbled
• Coarse salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare Potato Crust:

   • Preheat oven to 400°F.
   • Oil a 9-inch pie pan.
   • Place raw potatoes in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 10 minutes.
   • Squeeze out excess water.
   • In a medium bowl, combine potatoes, beaten egg, and salt.
   • Pat the mixture into the prepared pie pan, building up the sides evenly.
   • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with vegetable oil after 20 minutes. Remove and reduce oven temperature to 375°F.

2. Prepare Quiche Filling:

   • In a small frying pan over medium heat, melt butter. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft. Set aside.
   • In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and cream.
   • Stir in crumbled bacon, sautéed onion, pesto, salt, and pepper.

3. Combine and Bake:

   • Pour the egg mixture over the baked potato crust.
   • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a knife inserted halfway comes out clean.

4. Serve:

   • Remove from the oven and serve hot or warm.