Description
This Bacon and Mushroom Quiche features a flaky pie crust filled with savory bacon, sautéed cremini mushrooms, garlic, egg whites, low-fat milk, and mozzarella cheese, seasoned perfectly for a satisfying and lighter breakfast or brunch option. It’s protein-packed, customizable, and delicious straight from the oven!
Ingredients
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- Crust
- 1 pie crust, store-bought
- Filling
- 6 pieces bacon, cooked and chopped
- 8 oz. cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups liquid egg whites (350g)
- 1/2 cup low fat milk (120g)
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (56g)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Pie Crust: Pre-heat oven according to pie crust package instructions. Place one pie crust in a pie dish, poke a few holes in the bottom with a fork, and bake for half the recommended time (e.g., if it says 425°F for 12 minutes, bake at 425°F for 6 minutes).
- Adjust Oven Temperature: Remove the crust from the oven and lower the temperature to 350°F.
- Cook Bacon: While the crust bakes, cook the bacon in a skillet until browned and crisp. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain and chop bacon into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté Mushrooms & Garlic: Drain excess bacon fat from the pan, then add garlic and sliced mushrooms. Sauté over medium heat until the mushrooms are soft and browned. Return chopped bacon to the pan, mix, and remove from heat.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the egg whites, low fat milk, mozzarella cheese, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
- Assemble Quiche: Spread the mushroom and bacon mixture evenly over the baked pie crust. Pour the egg mixture over the filling, using a spoon to distribute the cheese evenly if needed.
- Bake Quiche: Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes or until the egg is fully cooked and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Baking time may vary depending on your oven.
- Slice & Serve: Allow to cool slightly, then slice the quiche into 6 equal portions. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Nutritional information is estimated and will vary with substitutions.
- You can substitute other meats like pork sausage or turkey bacon.
- Try different cheeses for new flavor combinations.
- To use whole eggs, use 9 eggs or 1 1/2 cups egg beaters. For half and half, use 4 eggs and 3/4 cup liquid egg whites.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of quiche)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
