Description
This Savory Pumpkin Quiche is a delightful dish that combines the earthy sweetness of pumpkin with savory bacon, mushrooms, and cheese, all baked together in a flaky pie crust. Perfect for brunch or a cozy dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs:
- 3 large eggs
Pumpkin Mixture:
- 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
- 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
Fillings:
- 1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Crust:
- 1 frozen deep-dish pie crust (9 inches)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, pumpkin, and evaporated milk until smooth. Add in bacon, mushrooms, onion, and green pepper. Toss Parmesan cheese with flour and mix into the egg mixture.
- Fill Pie Crust: Pour the mixture into the frozen pie crust.
- Bake: Bake on a lower oven rack for 50-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the quiche stand for 15 minutes before cutting into slices. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Brunch, Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Quiche, Savory Quiche, Brunch Recipe, Fall Recipe
