Bacon and Potato Quiche

Step 1

Heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add potatoes, cover, and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add onion and cook for 4 to 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper and let cool.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Step 3

Remove pie crust from refrigerator and fit into a 9-inch pie plate. Crimp the edges with your fingers or a fork. Cover with a double layer of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place pie weights or dried beans on top. Place in oven for 10 minutes. Remove foil and pie weights and bake another 5 minutes. Let cool.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, parsley, salt, and pepper.

Step 5

Scatter half or potato/onion mixture and half of bacon over bottom of pie crust. Top with half of cheese. Repeat layers,

Step 6

Pour egg mixture on top.

Step 7

Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees. Place quiche in oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes.

Step 8

Let cool at least 20 minutes before slicing.