Name: Bacon Jalapeno Popper Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 3 strips bacon; 1 9-inch frozen pie crust; 4 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature); 2 jalapenos (seeds removed and diced); 1 jalapeno (sliced into coins); 1/2 cup whipping cream; 1/2 cup half-and-half; 5 large eggs; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded); Sour cream (for topping (optional))

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Bacon Jalapeno Popper Quiche is cheesy and creamy with the perfect kick of jalapeno to spice up your brunch or next game day get-together!

This easy-to-make Bacon Jalapeno Popper Quiche combines all the amazing flavors of jalapeno poppers into a classy easy meal to start your day. Whether you make it for breakfast, brunch, or game day this super cheesy quiche is always a hit!

slice of bacon jalapeno popper quiche on a plate with recipe name at the bottom

WHAT’S IN A QUICHE?

Quiches are great because they’re so easy to customize and you can experiment with so many yummy ingredients! With that being said, this Bacon Jalapeno Popper Quiche is hands down the best quiche recipe I have ever come across!

Speaking of customizing your quiche, Bacon Sausage and Cheddar Quiche and Spinach Mushroom and Feta Crustless Quiche are other great quiche options!

OTHER RECIPES TO SERVE WITH BACON JALAPENO POPPER QUICHE

Lemon Glazed Blueberry Scones – Round out your breakfast or brunch with these perfect scones!
Fruit Salad – Consider serving this phenomenal fruit salad recipe for a balanced breakfast table.
Black Cherry Mimosa – No brunch in complete without the perfect mimosa!

INGREDIENTS

ingreidents to make bacon jalapeno popper quiche laid out on a counter

Pie Crust: You will need 1 frozen pie crust. Deep dish crust works best for this recipe.

Dairy: You’ll need room temperature cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, half and half, and optional sour cream to top off your quiche if desired.

Fillings: For this quiche recipe you will need large eggs, diced jalapenos, crispy chopped bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese.

Seasoning: Season the Bacon Jalapeno Popper Quiche mixture with paprika and salt.

HOW TO MAKE BACON JALAPENO POPPER QUICHE

STEP ONE: First, bake the frozen pie crust. Start by poking holes in the bottom of the crust and bake it in the oven at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes. Once the crust is baked, remove it from the oven and adjust the temperature down to 350 degrees F.

fork pricking holes into an uncooked pie crust

STEP TWO: While the crust is still hot, spread the cream cheese evenly over the bottom. Next, sprinkle the diced jalapenos over the cream cheese layer.

cream cheese spread over a par baked pie crust with dice jalapenos on top

STEP THREE: Pour the heavy cream and half-and-half into a small pot and heat it over medium heat for 5 minutes (or until tiny bubbles start to form around the edges). Heat until scalding, but never letting it reach the boiling point.

heavy cream and half-and-half in a small pot

STEP FOUR: In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs together and then SLOWLY pour the hot cream mixture into the eggs, whisking constantly to combine. Finally, add the paprika, salt, and bacon to the egg mixture. Pour the egg mixture into the prepared crust and bake it for 30 minutes.

bacon and egg quiche filling poured into the pie crust with cream cheese and jalapenos

STEP FIVE: Remove the Bacon Jalapeno Popper Quiche from the oven, arrange the sliced jalapenos on the top, and sprinkle it with the cheddar cheese. Place it back into the oven for about 12-15 minutes and bake it until the cheese is melted and turns a nice golden brown. Allow the quiche to cool a bit before serving. Top with a dollop of sour cream if desired!

shredded cheese and jalapeno slices on top of a bacon jalapeno popper quiche

TIPS FOR SUCCESS

You can tell when a quiche is done by jiggling it a little to make sure it is fully set in the middle. If there is even a slight jiggle I recommend letting it bake a bit longer.
You can also use the toothpick test method to check if it is fully cooked.
For spicier quiche, you can leave the jalapeno seeds in or add some hot sauce to the egg mixture before baking.
If you add the hot cream too fast the eggs will cook and scramble. You really have to drizzle it in a little at a time to get the filling right.

bacon jalapeno popper quiche on a cutting board after baking

CAN YOU MAKE BACON JALAPENO POPPER QUICHE AHEAD?

This recipe is a great one to have on hand because you can certainly make it a day ahead and save yourself some time in the kitchen when you’re entertaining! Once this delicious quiche is baked you can store it properly covered in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. When you are ready to serve it, simply reheat it in the oven!

slice of bacon jalapeno popper quiche on a plate in front of the pie plate

HOW TO REHEAT QUICHE

To reheat this Bacon Jalapeno Popper Quiche simply cover it with foil and bake it in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 20 minutes. I usually take the foil off in the last 5 minutes just to recreate that perfectly baked cheesy topping.

looking odnw at a slice of bacon jalapeno popper quiche with a bite on a fork next to it

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*This post originally posted on 02/17/2013.