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.
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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.
- Here is our recipe for Homemade Outback Ranch Dressing: https://www.plainchicken.com/copycat-outback-ranch-dressing/
- 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.
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
Ingredients:
- 1 (9-inch) deep dish pie crust
- ¾ cup cooked chopped bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup bottled ranch dressing
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
- What brand of ranch dressing do you use? I like Ken’s ranch dressing and Hidden Valley.
- Here is our recipe for Homemade Outback Ranch Dressing: https://www.plainchicken.com/copycat-outback-ranch-dressing/
- 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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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!
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.
I don’t have cream could I use half n half??
Sure!
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?
I think that will be perfect. I freeze quiche all the time and it works great. Enjoy!
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.
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.
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?
You can use the full fat versions. I don’t suggest no-fat versions though.
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
Yes! I baked them without the crust in a mini-muffin pan. I baked them for 20 minutes. Turned out great!