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Bacon & Mushroom Quiche recipe (make ahead breakfast)

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Servings: 6
Author: Tracie at CleverlyInspired

Ingredients

  • 1 unbaked piecrust or homemade crust
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms
  • 3/4 cup shredded Gruyere cheese or swiss
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 C sour cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees
  • Place thawed crust into a 9-inch tart pan that has a removable bottom. Press and trim the crust. Line bottom with foil.
  • Bake for 8 minutes. Remove foil. Bake for 4 to 5 minutes more or until pastry is set and dry.
  • Remove from oven. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
  • Cook bacon in skillet until brown. Remove and crumble.
  • Reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet.
  • Add mushrooms to the reserved drippings; cook until mushrooms are tender and liquid is evaporated.
  • Stir in crumbled bacon, green onions, and thyme. In a medium bowl combine eggs and sour cream. Stir in bacon mixture and cheese. Pour into crust.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until light brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool on a wire rack for 2 hours. Place quiche in an airtight container; cover. Chill for 2 to 24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place quiche on a baking sheet. Bake about 10 minutes or until warm in center. Cut into thin wedges.
  • You can serve it right away....just let it set for 10 minutes before cutting.