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Caramelized Onion, Bacon and Swiss Cheese Slab Quiche

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by: Tablespoon Kitchens
Updated Apr 25, 2017
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Whether you’re hosting Sunday brunch, bringing a dish to someone else’s house or just need enough quiche to get you through the week, this “made-for-a-crowd” slab version will do the trick.

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Caramelized Onion, Bacon and Swiss Cheese Slab Quiche

  • Prep Time 45 min
  • Total 1 hr 35 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 10
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box
  • 8 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup chopped cooked bacon (12 slices)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (6 oz)
Make With
Pillsbury Pie Crust

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Stir in onions to coat with butter. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just starting to brown.
  • Step 
    2
    Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 15 to 20 minutes longer, stirring well every 5 minutes, until onions are deep golden brown.
  • Step 
    3
    Heat oven to 450°F. Spray bottom and sides of 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. Remove pie crust from pouches. On lightly floured surface, unroll and stack crusts one on top of the other. Roll to 17x12-inch rectangle.
  • Step 
    4
    Fit crust into pan, pressing firmly into corners and sides. Fold extra crust up and over edges of pan. Seal any tears in crust. Bake 6 minutes; remove from oven, and cool 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F.
  • Step 
    5
    In large bowl, beat eggs, half-and-half, thyme, salt and pepper with whisk. Sprinkle bacon, cheese and caramelized onions on top of pie crust. Carefully pour egg mixture over top.
  • Step 
    6
    Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean and crust is golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

510 Calories
35g Total Fat
18g Protein
30g Total Carbohydrate
4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
510
Calories from Fat
320
Total Fat
35g
54%
Saturated Fat
17g
84%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
250mg
84%
Sodium
680mg
28%
Potassium
240mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
30g
10%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
4g
Protein
18g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
25%
25%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 5 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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