Canadian Bacon & Cheddar Onion Quiche
This Canadian Bacon & Cheddar Onion Quiche is an irresistible breakfast option that's perfect for meal prep! With its flaky crust and creamy filling, it's ideal for busy mornings when you want a delicious meal without the fuss. Best of all, this quiche can be made ahead of time and frozen, ensuring you have a homemade dish ready to bake whenever you need it. The combination of savory Canadian bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and perfectly caramelized onions makes every slice delightful. Enjoy quality time with family while this quiche does all the work!
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Servings
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Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
Cold unsalted butter
7 tablespoons (Softened for creaming)
4% large curd cottage cheese
1/2 cup (None)
Flour
3/4 cup (For pastry)
Flour
1 tablespoon (For thickening if needed)
Unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons (For sautéing)
Onion
1/2 cup (Diced)
Garlic clove
1/2 clove (Minced)
Cheddar cheese
1 cup (Shredded)
Canadian bacon
4 ounces (Diced)
Eggs
6 (Lightly beaten)
Black pepper
1/4 teaspoon (To taste)
Cayenne pepper
1 dash (To taste)
Instructions
1
In a mixing bowl, cream together the cold unsalted butter until smooth. Add the cottage cheese and continue beating with a mixer until combined.
2
Gradually stir in the flour with a spoon, forming the mixture into a disk. Wrap the disk in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to two days. For easy cleanup, use a large piece of plastic wrap that extends beyond the dough.
3
Once chilled, roll out the pastry on the plastic wrap until it’s large enough to fit a 9-inch pie plate. Carefully transfer the rolled pastry to the greased pie plate.
4
Trim the pastry to 1/2 inch beyond the edge of the plate and flute the edges for a decorative touch.
5
In a skillet, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Sauté the diced onions until they become golden brown, achieving your desired level of tenderness.
6
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the minced garlic, setting the mixture aside to cool slightly.
7
Evenly distribute the shredded cheddar cheese at the bottom of the pastry shell, followed by the diced Canadian bacon.
8
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, black pepper, and a dash of cayenne pepper until light and fluffy. Gently fold in the onion and garlic mixture until well combined.
9
Pour the egg mixture into the pastry shell, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
10
At this point, you can either tightly wrap the quiche for freezing or bake it immediately in a preheated oven at 350°F for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. After 25 minutes of baking, check the crust; if it’s browning too much, cover just the crust with foil for the remainder of the baking time. Let it sit for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
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FOR FROZEN QUICHE: To bake from frozen, remove the quiche from the freezer 30 minutes prior to cooking. Preheat the oven to 350°F, place the frozen quiche on a baking sheet, and bake for 40 minutes. Then cover with foil and move to the lowest shelf, baking for an additional 25 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the primary ingredients in the Canadian Bacon & Cheddar Onion Quiche?
The primary ingredients include Canadian bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions, eggs, cottage cheese, and a homemade pastry crust made with unsalted butter and flour.
How much Canadian bacon is required for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 4 ounces of diced Canadian bacon.
What type of cheese is used in the filling?
The recipe uses 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
How many eggs are needed for the quiche filling?
You will need 6 large eggs, which should be lightly beaten.
What makes the crust for this quiche unique?
The crust is unique because it incorporates 4% large curd cottage cheese creamed with butter, resulting in a flaky pastry.
How long should the pastry dough be chilled before rolling?
The pastry dough should be chilled in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to two days.
What is the recommended oven temperature for baking the quiche?
The quiche should be baked in a preheated oven at 350°F.
How do I know when the quiche is finished baking?
The quiche is done when a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, typically after 40 to 45 minutes of baking.
Can this quiche be frozen before baking?
Yes, you can tightly wrap the unbaked quiche and freeze it to bake at a later time.
How do I bake the quiche if it has been frozen?
Remove it from the freezer 30 minutes prior to cooking. Bake at 350°F on a baking sheet for 40 minutes, then cover with foil and bake on the lowest shelf for an additional 25 minutes.
How should the onions be prepared?
Diced onions should be sautéed in 1 1/2 teaspoons of unsalted butter over medium heat until golden brown.
When should the garlic be added to the recipe?
The minced garlic should be stirred into the onions after the skillet has been removed from the heat.
What size pie plate is required?
The recipe is designed for a 9-inch pie plate.
Should the pie plate be greased?
Yes, you should transfer the rolled pastry to a greased pie plate.
What spices are added to the egg mixture?
The egg mixture is seasoned with 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper and a dash of cayenne pepper.
Is there a specific way to layer the ingredients in the crust?
Yes, distribute the shredded cheddar cheese at the bottom first, followed by the diced Canadian bacon, then pour the egg and onion mixture over the top.
How long should the quiche rest after baking?
The quiche should sit for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
What should I do if the crust is browning too quickly?
If the crust browns too much after 25 minutes of baking, cover just the edges of the crust with foil for the remaining time.
How much butter is used in total for the recipe?
The recipe uses 7 tablespoons of cold unsalted butter for the crust and an additional 1 1/2 teaspoons for sautéing.
What type of cottage cheese is recommended for the crust?
The recipe specifies 1/2 cup of 4% large curd cottage cheese.
Can I use the flour for anything other than the pastry?
The recipe includes 3/4 cup of flour for the pastry and suggests an optional 1 tablespoon of flour for thickening if needed.
How much garlic is used in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 1/2 of a minced garlic clove.
How do I handle the pastry dough to ensure it doesn't stick?
Roll the pastry out on plastic wrap that extends beyond the dough to make it easier to transfer to the pie plate.
How do I make the edges of the quiche look decorative?
Trim the pastry to 1/2 inch beyond the edge of the plate and flute the edges with your fingers or a fork.
Is this recipe suitable for meal prep?
Yes, it is described as an ideal breakfast option for meal prep because it can be made ahead of time and frozen.
What tools do I need for the crust?
You will need a mixing bowl, a mixer for creaming the butter and cottage cheese, and a rolling pin for the pastry.
Should the butter for the crust be softened?
The recipe calls for cold unsalted butter, but notes it should be creamed until smooth with the mixer.
Can I bake the quiche immediately after assembly?
Yes, you can bake it immediately in a preheated oven at 350°F.
What is the flavor profile of this quiche?
It features savory Canadian bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and caramelized onions with a hint of spice from cayenne pepper.
How do I ensure the egg mixture is light and fluffy?
Whisk the eggs with the black pepper and cayenne pepper until the mixture is light and fluffy before folding in the onions.