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    Home » Holiday & Special Occasions

    Bacon, Cheddar, Zucchini Quiche

    Published: May 7, 2014 · Modified: May 8, 2023 by thekitchenprep · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Bacon, Cheddar, Zucchini Quiche! This savory quiche is brimming with crisp, smoky bacon, gooey cheddar cheese and fresh zucchini, comes together in minutes and can be served hot or chilled.

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    Quiche is the ultimate brunch dish. Flaky pastry crust, creamy and flavorful custard filling and endless flavor variations and possibilities!

    This Zucchini, Cheddar & Bacon Quiche recipe is a family favorite. It's easy to make, versatile, and can be customized to suit your taste preferences.

    Whether you're looking for a simple quiche recipe for and elegant Mother's Day or Easter Brunch or a lazy Sunday morning, this quiche will fit the bill!

    Looking for more brunch recipes? Try my Strawberry Vanilla Bean Baked French Toast Cups, Creamy Dreamy Grits, or easy Chocolate Puff Pastry.

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    • Instructions
    • Recipe FAQ's
    • Variations & Substitutions
    • Bacon, Cheddar, Zucchini Quiche
    Bacon, Cheddar Zucchini Quiche being cut into.

    Ingredients

    • Store bought (or homemade) deep dish 9 inch pie shell
    • Eggs
    • Half & Half (or whole milk)
    • Thyme
    • Sea salt
    • White pepper
    • Sharp cheddar cheese 
    • Grated zucchini
    • Crisply cooked bacon 

    Instructions

    First, position the pie shell on a baking sheet.

    Tip: Placing the pie shell on a baking sheet makes it much easier to move once it is filled with the egg mixture & prevents any spills in the oven.

    Poke the pie crust a few times with the tines of a fork. Follow the baking directions on the store-bought pie shell; bake it until it becomes lightly golden.

    Once done, remove it from the oven and decrease the heat to 375°F.

    While the crust bakes, heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a small skillet. Add shredded zucchini and cook, stirring often, until it releases most of its liquid. Set the skillet aside to cool.

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs, half & half, thyme, salt, and pepper together. Incorporate cheese, cooked zucchini, and crumbled bacon into the mixture.

    Pour the combined ingredients into the baked pie shell. Sprinkle additional bacon and cheese if preferred.

    Bake for approximately 40-45 minutes or until the center is just set and the top turns golden brown and is slightly puffed.

    Wait for about 20 minutes before cutting and serving. Allow it to cool first.

    Recipe FAQ's

    Can I make the quiche ahead of time?

    Yes! You can make the quiche up to one day in advance and store it in the refrigerator. To reheat, preheat your oven to 350°F and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until heated through, or enjoy it chilled.

    How do I know when the quiche is done?

    The quiche is done when the center is set, and the top is lightly golden and puffed. This typically takes about 35-40 minutes in the oven.

    Bacon, Cheddar & Zucchini Quiche on a cake plate.

    Variations & Substitutions

    Try these variations!

    • Substitute cheddar cheese with other types of cheese such as feta, goat cheese, or mozzarella.
    • To add different flavors, you can replace thyme with other herbs such as basil, rosemary, or oregano.
    • Instead of zucchini, try your favorite vegetables like spinach, kale, or broccoli or mushrooms. Just be sure to sauté them beforehand to remove excess moisture so that there isn't too much liquid in the egg custard mixture.
    • Use chopped ham, cooked sausage, or prosciutto instead of bacon.

    Diet-Specific Substitutions

    • Vegetarian: Omit the bacon and substitute it with roasted vegetables such as mushrooms, red peppers, or onions.
    • Gluten-free: To make the recipe gluten-free, you can use a gluten-free pie crust.
    • Crustless version: If you prefer a low-carb option, you can make a crustless quiche by greasing a pie dish with cooking spray and pouring the egg mixture directly into the dish.

    Bacon, Cheddar, Zucchini Quiche

    Dianna Muscari | The Kitchen Prep
    Bacon, Cheddar, Zucchini Quiche! This savory quiche comes together in minutes and can be served hot or chilled.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings

    Equipment

    • 1 Skillet
    • 1 whisk
    • 1 Bowl
    • 1 Baking pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 deep dish, 9 inch pie shell store bought or homemade
    • 4 eggs lightly beaten
    • 1½ cups half and half
    • ½ teaspoon thyme
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
    • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese grated
    • 1½ cups grated zucchini
    • 7 strips crisply cooked bacon crumbled

    Instructions
     

    • Place the pie shell on a baking sheet. Follow pie crust directions and bake until lightly golden. Remove from oven and turn heat down to 375°F.
    • Meanwhile, heat about a tablespoon of olive oil in a small skillet and add shredded zucchini. Cook until the zucchini has released most of its liquid. Set aside to cool.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, half & half, thyme, salt and pepper. Add cheese, cooked zucchini and crumbled bacon.
    • Pour the mixture into the baked pie shell. Sprinkle with extra bacon and cheese if desired.
    • Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
    • Allow to cool for about 20 minutes before slicing.

    Notes

    Variations
    • Substitute cheddar cheese with other types of cheese such as feta, goat cheese, or mozzarella.
    • To add different flavors, you can replace thyme with other herbs such as basil, rosemary, or oregano.
    • Instead of zucchini, try your favorite vegetables like spinach, kale, or broccoli or mushrooms. Just be sure to sauté them beforehand to remove excess moisture so that there isn't too much liquid in the egg custard mixture.
    • Use chopped ham, cooked sausage, or prosciutto instead of bacon.
    Diet-Specific Substitutions
    • Vegetarian: Omit the bacon and substitute it with roasted vegetables such as mushrooms, red peppers, or onions.
    • Gluten-free: To make the recipe gluten-free, you can use a gluten-free pie crust.
    • Crustless version: If you prefer a low-carb option, you can make a crustless quiche by greasing a pie dish with cooking spray and pouring the egg mixture directly into the dish.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

      May 07, 2014 at 12:22 pm

      The zucchini in there totally surprised me! And I LOVE it! Bacon, cheese and some sneaky veggies? YES! Pinned!

      Reply
    2. Liz Berg says

      May 07, 2014 at 12:45 pm

      What a gorgeous quiche!! I love this filling combinaton, Dianna!!!

      Reply
    3. BecHeflin says

      May 07, 2014 at 1:09 pm

      This quiche is beyond beautiful! With bacon AND zucchini...it's a must bake for me!

      Reply
    4. The Little Ferraro Kitchen says

      May 07, 2014 at 3:12 pm

      Beautiful quiche! I always say that the simplest things are the best!

      Reply
    5. Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons says

      May 07, 2014 at 3:51 pm

      According to my mom, #BrunchWeek should really be #QuicheWeek, and she would love this gorgeous version!

      Reply
    6. Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says

      May 07, 2014 at 6:16 pm

      This is like all of my favorite things in a quiche!! love this, especially the zucchini!!! delicious!

      Reply
    7. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

      May 07, 2014 at 7:43 pm

      I've never tried zucchini in a quiche before, it looks great!

      Reply
    8. Chelsea Lords says

      May 07, 2014 at 10:55 pm

      Haha! I am the same way - always trying to one up myself and then I remember that a lot of people just love ordinary things they are familiar with (or at least that's how I make myself feel better about my very ordinary recipes!) This is a gorgeous quiche!

      Reply
    9. Veronica Gantley says

      May 08, 2014 at 11:05 am

      You had me at bacon!

      Reply
    10. Shaina Wizov says

      May 08, 2014 at 8:24 pm

      Gorgeous!!! I'll take mine without the bacon please, but you can bet I'd eat this thing right up. Cheddar and zucchini...yum!

      Reply
    11. Samantha @ Carpe Cibus says

      June 26, 2014 at 1:30 am

      Yum! I'm a sucker for new brunch and breakfast ideas. Thank you!

      Reply

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