Another great thing about this recipe is its versatility. You can easily customize it by adding ingredients like jalapeños for a spicy kick, mushrooms for earthiness, or even swapping bacon for sausage. Serve it warm or at room temperature with a fresh salad, and you’ve got a complete, satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 slices bacon (cooked and chopped)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Place the pie crust into a pie dish and set aside.
- Cook bacon until crispy, then remove and drain. In the same pan, sauté the onions until soft and slightly golden.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Sprinkle bacon, sautéed onions, and cheese evenly over the pie crust.
- Pour the egg mixture over the filling.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing.