Hearty Quiche
December 8, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Breakfast, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Baked Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New Baked Recipe, Supper
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Hearty Quiche - This sensational, untraditional, oven baked quiche, is so hearty, its a meal all on its own! Flavorful veggies, two creamy cheeses, crunchy bacon, and even pasta are baked into this unique quiche. Ideal for brunches, potlucks, and well anything really!
Prep Time: 15-20 mins |
Ingredients to make Hearty Quiche
1 (7-oz) or 1/2 lb pkg elbow macaroni,(2 cup), uncooked
6 sl To 8 sl bacon chopped
2 c Shredded american cheese
2 c Shredded monterey jack cheese
2 c Soft bread cubes
1 md Onion finely chopped
1 sm Green bell pepper finely chopped
4 Egg separated
2 c Milk
1 ts Salt
6 To 8 drop bottled hot pepper sauce
Red salsa (optional)
Directions to make Hearty Quiche
Step 1:Prepare elbow macaroni according to package directions; drain.
Step 2:In medium skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain. In large bowl, combine macaroni, bacon, cheeses, bread cubes, onion and green pepper. In medium bowl, beat together egg yolks, milk, salt and hot pepper sauce. Add to macaroni mixture; mix well.
Step 3:In large bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into macaroni mixture. Put into buttered 12 inch quiche dish or a 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Place a shallow baking dish with 1-2 inches water on lowest rack of a 325 degree oven.
Step 4:Place quiche on center rack. Bake until set and knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Garnish as desired. Serve with salsa.
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