Cheesy Bacon, Onion and Kale Quiche
Bake up this Cheesy Bacon, Onion and Kale Quiche recipe. A savory, hearty dish packed with crispy bacon, sweet onion, and fresh kale for any meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups oyster crackers
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup half-and-half cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- 1 cup sliced red onions
- Baby kale 8 cups, packed
- 1 cup Sargento® Chef Blends 4 State Cheddar
Instructions
- Prepare the crust. Using a food processor, finely grind oyster crackers. To the cracker crumbs add the melted butter and 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese. Mix these ingredients together until smooth. Press mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a pie plate. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat, cook until almost crispy, set aside. Pour off all but 1 tbsp fat. Add onions and saute for 3 minutes or until onions are lightly browned. Add kale and saute for 2 minutes or until fully wilted. Remove from the heat.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs with cream until uniform, and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Add the bacon, onion and kale mixture and stir until combined. Stir in 1 cup grated cheddar cheddar.
- Pour mixture into prepared pie shell and spread into an even layer. Use a fork to lightly stir, making sure that liquid is well distributed.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until filling is set. Let stand 10 min to firm up before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 13gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 17gSodium: 493mgFiber: 1g
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