A little bit of bacon goes a long way…

If you love the taste of bacon but try to avoid it because of all that saturated fat, Bacon Pie is a quick and easy brunch idea that goes a long way to satisfy that bacon craving.

The recipe makes two pies, so it easily serves 6 people — but works out to only one slice of bacon for each. See? You can indulge a taste for bacon, without blowing a healthy diet!

Bacon Pie

5 – 6 slices of bacon, cooked (not too crisp)
Basic biscuit recipe (dry ingredients only — or 2 cups of a commercial biscuit mix)
¾ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
½ tsp dry mustard
½ – ⅓ cup milk
1 egg
½ – ¾ cup plain yogurt

Pre-heat oven to 425°F. Grease two standard-sized pie plates (I use a bit of the bacon fat for this).

Combine the biscuit mix, grated cheese, mustard and milk to make a soft dough. Knead about 30 seconds on a lightly floured board. Divide the dough in half and spread each half into one of the greased pie plates.

Crumble the cooked bacon on top.

Combine the egg and yogurt, and spread this over the pies to cover the bacon.

Bake 15 minutes at 425°F.

Cut into wedges and serve warm.

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When I’ve had a busy day, it’s good to have a quick and easy recipe for a dish that everyone in the family likes. This quick quiche makes its own crust, so there’s no need to take the time to make pastry when we’re all in a hurry to eat. And it is even more satisfying because the quiche uses up those bits and pieces of leftover food that try to hide in the back of the fridge!

In summer I like to serve this tasty quiche with a fresh green salad on the side. In fall and winter, when lettuce gets quite pricey around here, we go with gently-steamed young carrots or a variety of crisp raw veggies with a splash of Ranch dressing for dip.

Self-Crust Quiche

Pre-heat the oven to 350 °F.

Whisk together:
      1 1/2 cups milk
      3 eggs
      2 Tbsp melted butter
      1/2 cup dry biscuit mix
      salt and pepper to taste

Add:
      3/4 cups grated cheese (the sharper the better)
      1/2 cup leftover cooked vegetables (we like broccoli)

Add whatever amounts you like of any or all of these:
      grated onion
      minced green or sweet red pepper
      diced cooked ham
      crumbled bacon
      diced tofu
      finely diced tomato, very well-drained
      grated Parmesan cheese

Pour this mixture into a large, lightly greased pie plate. Sprinkle a little paprika on top, if desired. Bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until it’s set in the middle. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.