This Cast Iron Quiche recipe is a perfect quiche recipe with a golden brown flaky pie crust. Beaten eggs, cheese, and heavy cream are topped with pepperoni and crumbled bacon.
Why I love this recipe
This super easy recipe makes a hearty breakfast in just 6 easy steps. It also makes a perfect dish for Christmas morning served with a side of hash browns.
Table of Contents
- Why I love this recipe
- Substitutions
- How to make this bacon pepperoni quiche
- Pro Tips
- You may also enjoy
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Substitutions
Try using Gruyere cheese, Swiss Cheese, Monterey Jack, or Colby Jack cheese.
You can use homemade pie crust. Roll the dough out with a rolling pin and place it in the skillet or pie dish.
Try adding fresh spinach or cherry tomatoes.
You can use deli ham or breakfast sausage instead of bacon or pepperoni.
How to make this bacon pepperoni quiche
Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2 – In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, heavy cream, and shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese, plus veggies, salt, and pepper if using.
Step 3 – Place the pie crust in the bottom of a 10-inch cast iron skillet. Crimp the edges of the pie pastry.
Step 4 – Pour the egg mixture into the quiche crust.
Step 5 – Layer the pepperoni on top then sprinkle with the bacon pieces.
Step 6 – Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the eggs are set. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
Pro Tips
You can make this in a regular pie pan if you don’t like cooking in a cast iron pan.
Leftover quiche can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 or 4 days.
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Cast Iron Quiche Recipe
Equipment
- 3-Piece Mixing Bowl Set
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust (room temperature)
- 8 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz shredded cheese (I prefer a mix of cheddar and mozzarella)
- 20 small pepperonis (I like the pepperoni labeled crisp cuppers)
- 2 slices thick-cut bacon (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- Optional – salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional – diced red bell peppers, green bell peppers, onions, and fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, heavy cream, and shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese, plus veggies, salt, and pepper if using.
- Place the pie crust in the bottom of a 10-inch cast iron skillet. Crimp the edges of the dough.
- Pour egg mixture into the unbaked pie dough.
- Layer the pepperoni on top then sprinkle with the bacon pieces.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the eggs are set. Optional – Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Try using Gruyere cheese, Swiss Cheese, Monterey Jack, or Colby Jack cheese.
- You can use homemade pie crust. Roll dough out with a rolling pin and place it in the skillet or pie dish.
- Try adding fresh spinach or cherry tomatoes.
- You can use deli ham or breakfast sausage instead of bacon or pepperoni.
Nutrition
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