Our Bacon, Cheddar, and Arugula Quiche is a fresh take on a classic. Crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and peppery arugula come together in a rich, flaky crust. It is simple, hearty, and full of flavour. Serve it warm for breakfast, brunch, or any time you want something that feels homemade and comforting. This quiche always brings people back for a second slice.
Makes 6 servings
INGREDIENTS
1 Pie Junkie crumb crust baked and cooled
Caramelize onions – 1/2 cup
Chopped Bacon – 1/2 cup
Cheddar cheese – 1 cup
Arugula – 15g
Egg Mixture – 1 1/3 cup
Egg Mixture
Cream – 250g
Whole egg Large – 3pcs
Black Pepper – 1tsp
Caramelize Onions
Yellow Onion – 1 Medium Size
Canola Oil – 25g
Balsamic Vinegar – 25g
Salt & Pepper to taste
METHOD
Step 1
Prepare Pie Junkie’s frozen pastry shell on baking sheet and place a piece of tin foil in the bottom to cover and fill with pie weights. Place on middle rack of 350°F convection oven and bake for 10 minutes. Turn your baking sheet and bake for another 8 – 10 minutes or until golden brown on the bottom.
Set aside and let cool.
Step 2
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
Step 3 for Filling
Cook bacon in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels and drain. Add yellow onion to same skillet and sauté until tender, about 2 minutes. Add arugula and sauté until just wilted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add balsamic vinegar; toss to combine.
Step 4
Whisk cream, eggs, salt, and pepper in a large bowl to blend. Stir in the cheese and set aside. Sprinkle the bacon over the crust and then the arugula/onion mixture. Pour the egg mixture into the crust, over the bacon and arugula.
Step 5
Bake the quiche until the filling is slightly puffed and golden, about 35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Cut them into wedges.
