Bacon, Corn and Cheddar Quiche
How many 11 year old kids like quiche? I don’t know the exact statistics, but my nephew counts as one. When he learned that I was filming recipes for my YouTube channel he specifically requested that I make one about quiche. I decided that my favorite and kid friendly Bacon, Corn and Cheddar quiche would be perfect for my nephew and other quiche loving kids and adults alike.
Fresh corn is available throughout the summer and into the fall. It often makes an appearance on the Thanksgiving table in the form of savory corn pudding. In this quiche, the sweet and starchy flavors of corn are intensified with smoky bacon, onions and extra sharp cheddar cheese. A delicate and creamy custard binds it all together in a buttery flaky pie crust. This quiche is the perfect light dinner or lunch when paired with an arugula salad dressed with a tart vinaigrette.
It is important to let this savory pie rest for 20-30 minutes before slicing so that it stays together. If you have any leftovers, they reheat beautifully. Simply place individual slices of quiche on a parchment lined sheet pan and bake in an oven set to 425° F for 20 minutes or until the center is hot and the crust is crispy.
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Directions:
Preheat oven to 350° F. Roll out 1 disc of pie dough into a 15-16 inch circle and place into a 9.5” x 2” deep dish pie plate sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
While dough chills, heat 10” skillet over medium heat.
Add olive oil, corn kernels, onions, salt and pepper to hot skillet and sauté for 5 minutes or until onions are translucent.
Transfer to a bowl, cover and set aside to cool.
Remove chilled pie dough from the refrigerator and use kitchen shears to trim any over hanging dough to 1 inch. Fold overhanging dough under itself leaving a ½-1 inch lip. Crimp or use a fork to secure pie dough to edge of pie plate. Crumple a 12 inch sheet of parchment, uncrumple and use to line inside of pie crust. Pour in enough raw rice or dried beans to come level with the top of the pie plate. Transfer pie plate to a baking sheet and place on the lowest rack of your preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the edge of the pie crust just starts to brown.
While crust bakes, combine eggs, heavy cream and milk in a large batter pitcher or bowl and whisk until smooth. Cover and set aside.
Remove partially baked pie crust from oven. Carefully use parchment to lift out rice or dried bean pie weights. Let crust cool on baking sheet for 15 minutes to prevent temperature shock.
Sprinkle ½ of the shredded cheddar on the bottom of the pie crust. Evenly distribute the sautéed corn and onions and diced cooked bacon. Carefully pour the egg and milk mixture over the top of the corn, onions and bacon. Gently wiggle the pie dish to settle the custard. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top of the quiche.
Return quiche to the lower middle rack of the oven and bake for 60 minutes, rotating halfway through until the center of the quiche registers 170° on an instant read thermometer.
Remove quiche from oven and let cool on baking sheet for 20-30 minutes before serving.
(Serves 8)
Ingredients:
6 Strips Cooked Uncured Turkey or Pork Bacon, diced.
1 Medium Yellow Onion (about 200 grams), diced.
320 grams (About 2 cups) Fresh or Frozen Corn Kernels (2 medium ears worth)
6 oz Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded.
200 grams (¾ cup + 1 Tbsp) Milk
200 grams (¾ cup + 1 Tbsp) Heavy Cream
5 Large Eggs
½ tsp Table Salt
¼ tsp Fine Ground Black Pepper
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Disc of “Fool Proof Buttery Vodka Pie Dough”
How many 11 year old kids like quiche? I don’t know the exact statistics, but my nephew counts as one. When he learned that I was filming recipes for my YouTube channel he specifically requested that I make one about quiche. I decided that my favorite and kid friendly Bacon, Corn and Cheddar quiche would be perfect for my nephew and other quiche loving kids and adults alike.
Fresh corn is available throughout the summer and into the fall. It often makes an appearance on the Thanksgiving table in the form of savory corn pudding. In this quiche, the sweet and starchy flavors of corn are intensified with smoky bacon, onions and extra sharp cheddar cheese. A delicate and creamy custard binds it all together in a buttery flaky pie crust. This quiche is the perfect light dinner or lunch when paired with an arugula salad dressed with a tart vinaigrette.
It is important to let this savory pie rest for 20-30 minutes before slicing so that it stays together. If you have any leftovers, they reheat beautifully. Simply place individual slices of quiche on a parchment lined sheet pan and bake in an oven set to 425° F for 20 minutes or until the center is hot and the crust is crispy.
Click here to watch the video version of this recipe.