Cracked Out Quiche

Cracked Out Quiche Recipe – homemade quiche filled with cheddar, bacon and ranch. SOOO good! Pie crust, bacon, cheddar, eggs, heavy cream, and ranch dressing. Can make ahead of time and freeze unbaked for later. Great for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Cracked Out Quiche Recipe - homemade quiche filled with cheddar, bacon and ranch. SOOO good! Can make ahead of time and freeze unbaked for a quick breakfast/dinner later.

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Bacon and Cheese Quiche

Oh, let me tell you about the scrumptious delight that is Cracked Out Quiche! This mouthwatering creation is a true flavor sensation. The combination of crispy bacon, creamy cheddar cheese, and a rich, eggy custard is a match made in foodie heaven. It’s the kind of dish that makes you close your eyes and savor every bite, a perfect blend of flavors and textures that’ll have you coming back for seconds and thirds. This Cracked out quiche is the embodiment of comfort and indulgence, and it’s impossible not to fall in love with its deliciousness.

What does CRACK mean?

If a recipe has “crack” in the title it means that the recipe has cheddar, bacon, and ranch in the ingredients. It all started with my Crack Dip way back in 2007. I made the dip for a Titans football game. Everyone went crazy over it. We couldn’t stop eating it and said it was like crack. The name stuck. 

According to the dictionary, the definition of crack is “of superior excellence or ability”. We think the flavor combination of cheddar, bacon, and ranch fits this definition! This recipe is most definitely of superior excellence!

How to Make Cracked Out Quiche

This bacon and cheese quiche is very easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Place cooked and crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese in the bottom of a frozen deep dish pie crust. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, and ranch dressing. Season with salt and black pepper. Pour the egg mixture over the bacon and cheese. Bake in a preheated oven until the eggs are set. Garnish with parsley or chives.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can substitute turkey bacon for lower calories.
  • For a timesaver, use precooked bacon. I use the big bags of pre-cooked bacon pieces from Costco and Sam’s Club.
  • Can substitute milk for heavy cream.
  • You do not need to thaw the frozen pie crust before baking the quiche.
    • Feel free to substitute refrigerated pie dough or homemade pie crust.
    • Make the quiche in a 9-inch pie pan.
  • Variations/Additions:
    • mushrooms
    • spinach
    • broccoli
    • green onion
    • bell peppers
  • What brand of ranch dressing do you use? I like Ken’s ranch dressing and Hidden Valley.
  • Can quiche be made in advance? Yes! You can assemble the quiche and refrigerate it overnight.
  • Can quiche be frozen? Yes! Assemble the quice and place the pie shell on a baking pan. Place the pan in the freezer. Once the quiche is frozen, transfer it to a large freezer bag. Store in the freezer for up to 4 months.
    • To bake after freezing, thaw completely and bake as directed below. 
    • You can also freeze the baked quiche. Cool the quiche to room temperature and wrap the pan in plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Store in the freezer for up to 4 months.
      • To reheat, thaw and reheat in the microwave or cover the quiche with foil and bake at 350ºF for 30 to 40 minutes, until warm.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
    • Reheat in the microwave.
Cracked Out Quiche Recipe - homemade quiche filled with cheddar, bacon and ranch. SOOO good! Can make ahead of time and freeze unbaked for a quick breakfast/dinner later.

What to Serve with Bacon Quiche

This quiche is a family favorite! We love it for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. This is also great for bridal showers and potlucks. I usually have to double the recipe. I never have any leftovers!

When it comes to serving up a delicious slice of this quiche, there are plenty of delicious options to consider. A simple green salad with a light vinaigrette or a fruit salad is always good. Roasted or steamed asparagus spears make for an elegant side, and their earthy notes complement the dish beautifully. Of course, you can’t go wrong with a warm, crusty baguette or some warm buttery biscuits. No matter what you serve alongside this dish, it is sure to be a hit!

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Cracked Out Quiche

Yield: 6 people
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Cracked Out Quiche Recipe – homemade quiche filled with cheddar, bacon, and ranch. SOOO good! Can make ahead of time and freeze unbaked for a quick breakfast/dinner later.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Place bacon in bottom of pie crust. Top with cheese.
  • Whisk together eggs, milk, cream and Ranch dressing. Pour over bacon and cheese.
  • Bake for 40-50 minutes, until center is set and the quiche is lightly browned. Allow to cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.

Notes:

  • Can substitute turkey bacon for lower calories.
  • For a timesaver, use precooked bacon. I use the big bags of pre-cooked bacon pieces from Costco and Sam’s Club.
  • Can substitute milk for heavy cream.
  • You do not need to thaw the frozen pie crust before baking the quiche.
    • Feel free to substitute refrigerated pie dough or homemade pie crust.
    • Make the quiche in a 9-inch pie pan.
  • Variations/Additions:
    • mushrooms
    • spinach
    • broccoli
    • green onion
    • bell peppers
  • Can quiche be made in advance? Yes! You can assemble the quiche and refrigerate it overnight.
  • Can quiche be frozen? Yes! Assemble the quice and place the pie shell on a baking dish. Place the pan in the freezer. Once the quiche is frozen, transfer it to a large freezer bag. Store in the freezer for up to 4 months.
    • To bake after freezing, thaw completely and bake as directed below. 
    • You can also freeze the baked quiche. Cool the quiche to room temperature and wrap the pan in plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Store in the freezer for up to 4 months.
      • To reheat, thaw and reheat in the microwave or cover the quiche with foil and bake at 350ºF for 30 to 40 minutes, until warm.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
    • Reheat in the microwave.

Steph

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Comments

  1. If you haven’t made this recipe yet, and you’re thinking about it, STOP THINKING! Just drop whatever you’re doing and go make this. This was so easy and so delicious! I was glad that I made 2, because even with a side salad, the Fam went back for MORE! We loved this recipe! We like having breakfast/brunch items for dinner now and again, and this was an amazing dinner for us. Thank you so much Stephanie!

  2. This is fabulous! Once I get all the ingredients, I make 4 quiches
    So I don’t waste anything. I make it with bacon, or ham, or mixed cheese, or just cheddar cheese. People love them. I am not a gook at all, but I can whip these up really fast. They freeze great.

  3. I need to make a main breakfast dish for about 30 people!! This looks delicios and would work if I made about 4 of them. Do you think this work to make ahead and freeze or do you have another suggestion?

  4. Have a cheese question….Recipe calls for 1 Cup of Cheese. Grated cheese is now a 7 oz. bag. Do you use the whole bag or just fill a 1 C dry measuring cup????
    Also, I cannot eat the packaged Bacon Bits. Do you have any idea how many slices of real bacon would be needed. Thanks so much for your help.

    1. One cup of cheese = 4 ounces.

      I used the precooked bacon pieces by Oscar Mayer. You can cook bacon and weigh out an equivalent amount. You could also buy precooked bacon slices and weigh those.

  5. Hi, I just wanted to ask if it was important to use things like light ranch or 1/2% milk? Or is that just your recipe and it doesn't matter much?

  6. Has anyone tried making this without the pie crust in muffin tins? I am going to try and make this for the week but need to hVe it so I can heat and eat on the go

  7. Can you just eliminate the crust? I don't mind using one but I don't have one on hand right now and I want to make it!

  8. Made this yesterday for our Christmas day breakfast and it was excellent. I added some asparagus and everybody enjoyed it. Thanks Steph!

  9. I use regular, frozen pie crust and it is really full, but doesn't run over! I make both of the quiche recipes on this site and have never had issues with them being runny. I do cook them a bit longer than she recommends though. Maybe it varies by oven.

  10. This sounds delicious & i want to give it a try but can you tell me where i can get ranch dressing from please as i live in the UK & i believe it is an American product?! Or even better can i have the ingredients/recipe please? Kind Regards Helen

  11. Instead of tossing the rest of the egg mixture if your crust is too shallow, bake it alongside in a sprayed casserole dish. Less carbs. It may be done before the crusted quiche, just test it.

  12. I know this is an old post… but I am DEFINITELY making this, it will ring every bell.

    Question: I made one of your other quiche recipes recently, ham and cheese, I think, and the recipe used sour cream instead of heavy cream. I prebaked the shell just like the recipe said, and the filling baked up beautifully. However, when I cut the quiche, it 'wept' badly, as in tons of liquid in the bottom of the pan. It made it difficult/impossible to reheat what was left, as the bottom was so soggy.

    Any idea whether the "real thing" recipe using heavy cream would be likely to have the same problem? Do you think maybe I jinxed the recipe by using lowfat sour cream?

    Also — since it's just my husband and me for dinner, does anybody know whether there are commercially-available small pie shells (like potpie size)? They would be ideal for dinner for two.

    Thanks for reading this longwinded post, and I really enjoy your blog.

  13. Lindsay – just fill it to the top of your pie shell and toss the rest of the egg mixture. Enjoy!

  14. Has anyone used a regular pie shell, as in… not a deep dish? I grabbed the wrong size and now I'm worried it'll explode/run all over the place. Haha.

  15. Sleepygizmo – you can try pre-baking the crust for a few minutes before adding the quiche mixture. Prick the crust with a fork and bake it for about 5-7 minutes. If the crust gets too dark while baking, cover the edges with foil or a pie crust shield.

    I didn't have the issue of it not being firm. Maybe try whisking the egg mixture with a hand-mixer – that will make sure they are whipped really good.

  16. I found the crust and made this tonight. While I loved the flavor, mine didn't come out just right. My crust was starting to get dark on top so I took it out. It was done, but it wasn't real "firm" it seemed like there was more cheese than there was egg. Also, the bottom of the crust was a bit soggy. Any suggestions?

  17. Sounds great a must try. Think I could sub ranch seasoning for the ranch dressing? Thanks

  18. Awesome! Thanks for your response! 🙂 PS. I was also wondering about the bacon bits or cooked bacon. I am definitely making your Cracked Out Quiche this week! (with a big green leafy salad. . .maybe for brunch!)

  19. Silly question, but do you use bacon bits (or cooked bacon)? I assume you do, but I want to make sure. Thanks!

    1. Carrie – I use a bag of Oscar Meyer bacon pieces. It is real cooked bacon, not the hard dried out bits.

  20. Bleu Cheese dressing would a good swap for the Ranch dressing.

    I did use a frozen pie crust. I did not thaw it first. I just left it on the counter while I made the filling.

  21. Thanks so much for this post! I've made your crack bread and it was a great success. Couple questions: Can I swap out the Ranch dressing for say Blue Cheese Dressing? Also, was your pie crust frozen and if so did you thaw first? Thanks in advance. 🙂

  22. This looks scrumptious. I can't believe I've never made quiche before, especially since I love quiche! Nice recipe!

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