enchanted apple quiche
~ enchanted apple quiche ~
This is a recipe that was inspired by the changing leaves, the crisp fall air and a trip to the apple orchard one enchanted afternoon. A “happy accident” that I’m proud to say I invented. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! It’s wonderful with a rich, steaming cup of French press, tea or hot apple cider.
preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Fry 12 slices thick sliced bacon until crispy
remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. crumble when cool.
Saute 1 medium onion, chopped
and 1 sweet baking apple, chopped
in 2 Tablespoons of the bacon drippings
until tender and lightly golden
When the apple and onion are done cooking, remove from heat and set aside.
Next, prick the bottom of a deep dish pie crust 8 times with a fork.
(Homemade or store bought pie crust…I like Pillsbury.)
Grate 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese.
Sprinkle evenly in the bottom of the pie crust.
Place the crumbled bacon evenly over the cheese layer.
Sprinkle with a couple teaspoons fresh thyme leaves.
Spread the apple & onion mixture evenly over the bacon mixture.
Beat 6 eggs with 1/2 cup cottage cheese and a teaspoon each of nutmeg and cinnamon.
Pour the beaten egg mixture evenly over the top of the other quiche fillings.
Sprinkle another teaspoon or two of fresh thyme leaves and a little fresh black pepper over the top.
And a light sprinkling of cinnamon to make it pretty.
Place on a large cookie sheet and bake 50-60 minutes until set.
Cool on a wire rack a bit before serving.
This quiche reheats beautifully, one slice at a time, in the microwave.
Enjoy!
~Melissa
yum!!!
What would be a good sweet
apple or what did u use. Thank u
Maria, I was thinking about you when I made this! After you mentioned the combination of apples and cheese…here’s another treat combining the two. You could use Boca sausage in place of the bacon! enjoy! 🙂
<3 Thank you = that sounds like a great substitution!!!
Oh so good!!!! This looks heavenly!! (as most of your recipes do!!)
thanks!
this looks mouthwatering! mmmmmmmmm yum!
My new favorite. Try it and let me know what you think 🙂
This recipe would make the males in my household very happy! I am outnumbered three to one and they always insist on bacon in their quiche. I normally make a bacon and onion quiche, which is good, but can become boring after making it frequently. Love the combo of apples and bacon!
enjoy! 🙂
Can’t wait to make this!!!
This is my favorite quiche! I think you’re going to like this 😉 xo
Delicious, and quite similar to my Bacon, Apple and Tasmanian Blue tart, here: http://yumbomcgillicutty.blogspot.com/2011/07/tarty-tuesdays-bacon-apple-and.html
Replace a little of that grated Jack with some crumbled blue cheese and tell me what you think!
I’m going to try that! Thanks so much for sharing, and thanks for commenting 🙂
xo,
~M
sounds fantastic can you use something other than Cottage cheese as I react to it fine with anything else but that
Hi Debbi! I’d try crumbled feta in place of the cottage cheese, or maybe ricotta? enjoy 🙂
Ever sooooooooooooo YUMMY lookin!! Will have to try for sure. Who ever posted this recipe, THANK YOU, THANK YOU……………
Hi Karen! so pleased you like it 🙂 my invention. xo
Thank you Melissa i will try the feta first then the ricotta thanks again for your help
my pleasure, Debbi 🙂
Loved the recipe. Enjoyed the apples with the bacon. Thanks. 🙂
Hi Bev! Thanks so much for stopping by to let me know you enjoyed the recipe! xoxo
That looks amazing!
ummmm gonna try it your way and then also I am gonna use havarti (sp?) cheese in place of the Jack….. what can be used in place of the onion as onion doesnt play nice with my tummy…. ummmmm maybe garlic 🙂
a little onion powder and garlic should do the trick 😉
Oh! Sister this sounds so good! Thank you!
~Jilly oxo
ENJOY, Jilly! 🙂 xoxo
I’m rather late to the game on this post and I hope you see this. we are having a family gathering several states away and I’d like to freeze this and take it. Would you bake it first? Sorry for the stupid question.
this should freeze just fine 🙂 enjoy, Jill!
What did u use for a sweet apple?
I just use McIntosh or Fuji for sweet apples in recipes. You can use whatever you have on hand. 🙂