Bacon Pasta Quiche
December 10, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Breakfast, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Pasta Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, Pasta, Supper
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Bacon Pasta Quiche - This savory, oven baked, bacon quiche not only has two sensational cheeses, it also has macaroni! A real farmhouse, anything-goes, easy quiche and pasta recipe, it is guaranteed to fill you up. Very versatile, you can enjoy this country quiche any time of day.Prep Time: 15-20 mins Cook Time: 60 mins |
Ingredients to make Bacon Pasta Quiche
1 (7-oz) or 1/2 lb pkg elbow macaroni,(2 cup), uncooked
6 sl To 8 sl bacon chopped
2 c Shredded american cheese
2 c Shredded monterey jack cheese
2 c Soft bread cubes
1 md Onion finely chopped
1 sm Green bell pepper finely chopped
4 Egg separated
2 c Milk
1 ts Salt
6 To 8 drop bottled hot pepper sauce
Red salsa (optional)
Directions to make Bacon Pasta Quiche
Step 1:Prepare elbow macaroni according to package directions; drain.
Step 2:In medium skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain. In large bowl, combine macaroni, bacon, cheeses, bread cubes, onion and green pepper. In medium bowl, beat together egg yolks, milk, salt and hot pepper sauce. Add to macaroni mixture; mix well.
Step 3:In large bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into macaroni mixture. Put into buttered 12 inch quiche dish or a 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Place a shallow baking dish with 1-2 inches water on lowest rack of a 325 degree oven.
Step 4:Place quiche on center rack. Bake until set and knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Garnish as desired. Serve with salsa.