This Bacon Cheddar Chive Quiche turns simple ingredients into something special. It’s filled with crumbled bacon, sharp cheddar cheese and fresh chives proving that ingredients don’t have to be expensive to be extraordinary. It’s an entrée that’s meant to be savored and served at any meal of the day.

What’s the Secret to a Good Quiche?

The answer is simple. Use the freshest ingredients and the quiche will turn out perfectly every time.

Ingredients to Make Bacon Cheddar Chive Quiche Recipe

I know you’ve heard the old adage “real men don’t eat quiche.” I live in a house filled with quiche eating boys and know first-hand that statement to be completely untrue. At least I can attest that it’s certainly not the case at our house. I mean, quiche is really a savory pie, so what’s not to like, right? While I do love serving quiche as expected, at breakfast or brunch with a side of fruit, it makes for a spectacular entrée at any meal. Ingredients you’ll need to make Bacon Cheddar Chive Quiche: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

Pie Crust – One 9-inch deep dish pie shell. You can use a frozen pie crust, there’s no need to thaw.
Whole Eggs – Eggs are the main ingredient in quiche recipes.
Bacon – Classic bacon adds a smoky flavor.
Cheese – Freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese or your favorite blend of cheddar cheese.
Liquid – Half and half gives the eggs a creamy texture.
Chives – Fresh chives give the quiche a mild onion flavor.
Seasonings – Garlic salt, ground mustard, black pepper, onion powder and ground nutmeg.

How to make the BEST Bacon Cheddar Chive Quiche Recipe

Prep the Pie Shell – Place the pie crust on the baking sheet and dock the bottom with a fork. Set aside.
Fry the Bacon – Cook bacon until crisp over medium high heat, then crumble.
Make the Egg Custard Filling – Whisk together the eggs, half and half, chives, garlic salt, mustard, pepper, onion powder and nutmeg until; fully combined. Add 1/2 crumbled bacon to the egg custard, stirring to combine.
Assemble the Quiche – Sprinkle 1/2 of the cheese and 1/2 of bacon on the bottom of the crust.
Add Egg Filling – Pour egg mixture into the pie shell. Top with remaining cheddar cheese.
Oven – Bake in a preheated 350°F oven per the recipe until lightly golden brown and the center is set when gently shaken.
Stand Time – Allow to rest on the counter for 20-30 minutes before serving.

Kitchen Equipment You’ll Need to Make Bacon Cheddar Chive Quiche

Medium bowl and whisk for making the egg custard.
Deep dish pie pan for baking the quiche.
Measuring cups and spoons for accurate measurements of the seasonings, cheese and heavy cream.
Sharp knife and chopping board to prep the bacon and chives.
Large skillet for frying the bacon.
Cheese grater for freshly grated cheese.
Sheet pan for moving the quiche in and out of the oven.

Recipe Variations and Substitutions

Pie Crust: This recipe is keeping things simple and uses a deep dish frozen pie shell. There’s no need to thaw the crust prior to filling. Use a quality crust such as Marie Callender’s or Mrs Smith’s.
Cheese: You can adapt this recipe using your favorite flavor of cheese. I recommend grating your own cheese for the best flavor. Use gruyere cheese, swiss cheese, mild cheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese for spice.
Chives: You could use finely chopped green onions or shallots in place of chives.
Fresh Herbs: You may also like to include fresh parsley or thyme in place of chives.
Half and Half: You could use heavy cream in place of half and half or make your own using one half whole milk and one half heavy cream.
Crustless Quiche: You could turn this into a crustless quiche by skipping the crust and baking the filling in a tart pan sprayed liberally with cooking spray.
Make-Ahead Tip: Should you like to make this quiche in advance, you can. I recommend assembling the quiche per the recipe with a layer of cheese and bacon. Whip-up the egg filling and store them separately in the fridge. Pour the egg filling into the crust and top with the reserved cheese just before baking.

Storage and Leftovers

Leftovers: Store Bacon Cheddar Chive Quiche covered with aluminum foil or plastic wrap chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Reheat in single servings in the microwave or in a preheated 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes or just until heated through.
Freezing: You can bake and freeze quiche for up to 2 months. thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat just before serving.

More Quiche Recipes to Make

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Kentucky Hot Brown Quiche is a riff on the famous sandwich.
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Chicken Enchilada Quiche features those Mexican flavors we love.
Ham and Spinach Quiche is a fun way to use up leftover holiday ham turning it into a round two meal.
Veggie Lovers Quiche from Family Food on the Table.

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