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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

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31 Comments

  1. 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! 🙂

  2. 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!

  3. Ever sooooooooooooo YUMMY lookin!! Will have to try for sure. Who ever posted this recipe, THANK YOU, THANK YOU……………

  4. 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 🙂

  5. 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.