Thursday, April 24, 2014

Bacon, Cheese, and Green Chili Quiche @LucyBurdette

 
LUCY BURDETTE: My family had a fairly elaborate tradition for Easter--always hats and new dresses and baskets of chocolate and sharing big ham or lamb dinners. Most of that seems to have gone by the wayside. 

But even without a bonnet, I still do love having friends or family over after church and making something special for Easter brunch. This quiche recipe filled the bill. Now of course, Easter is a year away again. But Mother's Day is just around the corner--and I for one would be delighted to have someone serve this to me:).

I started with a recipe from Epicurious, but changed the heavy cream to whole milk and switched around the ingredients a little. Oh, I recommend the easiest homemade pie crust ever...

Ingredients

 8 oz bacon
1 can green chilis, chopped
1 bunch scallions
2 cups cheddar cheese
4 eggs
1 and 1/4 cups whole milk

Pie crust

Preheat the oven to 425.

I recommend using my father's easy vegetable oil pie crust. Directions for that can be found here. But if you must, you can use a purchased crust. In any case, roll out the dough and press it into a 10 inch glass pie pan. Cover the crust with foil and bake it for 5 minutes, then remove the pan from the oven and reduce the temperature to 400.

Drain the chilis. Grate cheese. Clean and chop the scallions. Dice the bacon and fry until crisp. Sprinkle the onion, bacon, and chilis over the bottom of the crust and add the cheese over top.







Beat the eggs and milk together


 and pour this mixture into the pan.


Bake for about 45 minutes or until the center is set (test this with a knife.) Let the quiche sit for at least 5 minutes, but may also be served at room temperature.

I served roasted asparagus and a green salad on the side, and leek pepper biscuits from my favorite Connecticut bakery, Four and Twenty Blackbirds. 




















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7 comments:

  1. Don't green chilies add a great flavor? They are the ultimate secret ingredient.
    This looks great. I like the way you can see the layers in the slices.
    Bacon, eggs, cheese, chilies...Yup, all the basic food groups!

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  2. Oh wow, I think my sister and I are in that picture with the hats and little coats!

    Bacon, cheese, chiles - what more could you ask for?

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    1. LOL, that's my family growing up, along with the family who lived next door. Many years later, our neighbor became our stepmother! It was really lovely to have that connection:)

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  3. I love the combination of chilies and scallions. With cheese, bacon, and a flaky crust it is the perfect Mother's Day treat. May 11 can't come soon enough.

    ~ Cleo

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    1. the combination sounds a little masculine, doesn't it? But I took this quiche to a bridal shower once and it was DEVOURED!

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  4. That picture is so charming. I'm sorry that hats and new dresses aren't the norm anymore. It made the day extra special.

    This sounds wonderful, Roberta. Your Easter guests must have loved it!

    ~Krista

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