Bacon and Onion Pie

My very old and well used 9 inch quiche pan finally cracked in two the other day and so I'm left with a giant Bodum beauty that not only makes a wonderful gratin, but when you need a pie for a crowd it's the pan to use.  It does take some finagling to come up with the right quantities to fill the darn thing up. I was up to the challenge last night and made a giant sized bacon, onion and cheese pie for dinner.

OK, so by another name this is really a Quiche Lorraine but I can't say the "quiche" word in this house without the Big Guy getting shivers. He did however eat two pieces of the "pie" and he's got more in his lunch box today. Funny isn't it? What a curfuffle for nothing.

Filled with some of our homemade bacon pieces, golden brown sauteed onions and gouda cheese, last night's pie also made good use of some egg whites I had on hand from making ice cream. Speaking of cream, I was a little short on the stuff but I added yogurt instead and honestly it didn't seem to make a difference as far as taste or texture. The end result was still light, creamy and fluffy all at the same time and with a salad, great dinner fodder on a hot June night. 

Quiche Lorraine (a JBug’s Kitchen original)

1 – 12 inch pie shell

1-1/2 cups crisp bacon pieces

1 large onion, finely chopped and sautéed until soft and golden brown

1-1/2 cups Gouda cheese cubes (1/4 inch cubes)

4 eggs

4 egg whites

1-1/2 cups half and half

1 cup plain yogurt

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 425. Prick bottom of pie shell and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove and cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven heat to 375.  Sprinkle bacon pieces on bottom of cooled crust followed by sautéed onion and cheese cubes. In a large bowl, beat together eggs and egg whites. Add remaining ingredients and mix until well combined. Pour over bacon, onion and cheese. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until knife inserted into center comes out clean.  Makes 8 to 10 servings.

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Comments

[Big Guy]

Ahhhh and you used my new favorite word. :-)

Big Guy

[June]

Tee,hee,hee my Big Guy! LU

[Mary from Apron Strings & Wedding Rings]

Bacon & Onion Pie with a Salad for dinner tomorrow night is on the my list! I wonder sometimes June... Do we cooks ever venture out to a restaurant for dinner anymore :o))
- Mary L.

[Mary]

This really looks delicious. It is one of those dishes everybody loves. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

[June]

I know what you mean Mary L. We go out so rarely for dinner anymore although I'm thinking we're due very soon. LOL

Mary (One Perfect Bite) - it's hard to go wrong with bacon and cheese. I love it cold too which is a good thing since there's a lot left over.

[Lea]

Bacon & Onion Pie is my fav!!!!! and yours looks fabulous - no wonder the big guy loves it! Perfect with a crisp salad, too!

[June]

Thanks Lea. You sure gave me some inspiration with your shrimp fajitas. They look scrummy!

[pam]

Why that's a lovely looking qui....um...pie you've got there.

[June]

Thanks Pam. The things we do to keep the peace. LOL