Bacon and Swiss Quiche

Ingredients

• 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
• 6 slices bacon, diced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the drippings in the skillet and discard the rest.
3. Add the onion to the reserved bacon drippings in the skillet and cook over medium heat until tender. Remove from heat.
4. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs until light and fluffy. Stir in the half-and-half, salt and pepper.
5. Sprinkle the bacon and onion into the unbaked pie crust. Top with the shredded cheese. Pour the egg mixture over the top.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Interesting Facts

• Quiche is a French dish that is made of eggs, cream, and cheese baked in a pastry crust.
• The word "quiche" is derived from the German word "Kuchen" which means "cake".
• Quiche is a versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner.