Zucchini Pie with Bacon

This savory quiche is filled with pureed zucchini, crumbled bacon, and Cheddar for a delicious main dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 459 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried marjoram
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon onion salt
• 1 (10 inch) unbaked pie crust
• 4 cups diced zucchini
• ⅔ cup cooked crumbled bacon
• 1 dash black pepper to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Brush crust with melted butter. Sprinkle bacon inside crust. Place zucchini, eggs and cream in a blender; puree until smooth. Pour zucchini mixture into a bowl and stir in marjoram, onion salt, pepper, and cayenne. Fold in cheese and pour mixture into pie crust.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and bake for an additional 45 minutes, or until set.