Cowboy Quiche | The Recipe Critic

Cowboy Quiche is the ultimate hearty, satisfying breakfast that brings classic comfort to the table. It is filled with smoky bacon, caramelized onions, and cheddar cheese, all baked together in a buttery pie crust. It’s rich, savory, and packed with bold flavor.

What’s in Cowboy Quiche?

The ingredients in this cowboy quiche recipe come together to create a rich and comforting dish with bold, savory flavors. Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

• Pie Crust: Use my grandma’s famous pie crust or a store-bought crust for convenience.
• Onions: The onions add depth and a touch of natural sweetness.
• Unsalted Butter: For caramelizing the onions.
• Eggs: Use seven large eggs to create a custard-like consistency that holds everything together while keeping it soft and creamy.
• Milk and Heavy Cream: The combination of milk and heavy cream adds a rich, silky texture to the filling.
• Salt and Black Pepper: Enhance all the wonderful flavors.
• Garlic Powder: Adds warmth and subtle depth to the quiche without overpowering the other flavors.
• Bacon: Provides this quiche with smoky, salty, and savory notes.
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Brings a tangy creaminess and adds a melty, cheesy layer to the filling.

Let’s Make Cowboy Quiche!

This dish is wonderfully simple, especially considering how flavorful and satisfying it is! With just a few steps, you can have a homemade quiche that’s perfect for any meal. Here’s how it comes together:

1. Caramelize Onions: Cook the onions and butter in a large skillet over low heat for 25-30 minutes. Stir occasionally until the onions are fragrant and golden brown. If you prefer your onions to be even more caramelized, you can continue cooking them for 25-30 minutes.
2. Egg Mixture: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and press the pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan. Keep the pie crust chilled in the fridge until you are ready to fill it. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Assemble: Add the onions, bacon, and cheese to the bottom of the pie crust.
4. Add Eggs: Pour the egg mixture over the top.
5. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top is browned and the eggs are set. Let the quiche cool for 15-20 minutes before serving.

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