Name: Tomato Bacon Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 5 eggs (lightly beaten); 1 cup milk ((any type or combination will work. I usually use a mixture of skim milk and half and half.)); ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon white pepper; 1 cup Swiss cheese (shredded); ½ cup bacon (or turkey bacon. crumbled; about 4-6 slices, depending on the thickness); ½ cup roma tomatoes (diced, about 2 depending on the size); 1/4 cup basil (fresh, stacked, rolled and cut into thin strips, about 10-15 leaves depending on the size); 1 whole wheat pie crust (9 inch, preferably whole wheat; omit for crustless version.)

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Whip up a Tomato Bacon Quiche with summer tomatoes and fresh basil. The crust is optional, but assembling a second quiche filling for the freezer shouldn't be!

Slice of Tomato Bacon Quiche on a plate next to the rest of the quiche in a pie plate.

Do tomatoes or basil take over your counter, either because your garden runneth over...or you were feeling a bit too ambitious at the farmer's market? (Me, me, me!)

My solution is to whip up a quiche using the ingredients to enjoy right away. Then, I assemble another make-ahead quiche to freeze for later.

It’s my little trick to make sure nothing goes to waste. As long as the produce is good, it will taste just as fantastic as the first. If you happen to have too much zucchini, make zucchini egg muffins!

Here's why you'll love this easy quiche recipe:

It can be assembled and frozen (before cooking), making it perfect for lazy weekend brunches, light dinners, and unexpected company.
It calls for a healthy whole wheat pie crust, but it can also be made crustless for a gluten-free, low-carb option.
It's an easy prep/hands-off cooking recipe...and who doesn't love to sit back and relax while a delicious dinner bakes in the oven?

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Ingredient Notes
Crustless or Not?
How to Make Tomato Bacon Quiche
Top Tip
What to Serve With Bacon Tomato Quiche
Storage
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Ingredient Notes

Here's what you'll need to make this easy tomato bacon quiche recipe:

Collage of ingredients to make recipe: pie crust, swiss cheese, eggs, basil leaves, milk, crumbled bacon, 3 roma tomatoes, salt, and white pepper.

Of special note:

Cooked and Crumbled Bacon - My favorite healthy options are nitrite-free or uncured bacon or turkey bacon.
- Pre-cook the bacon in the microwave. Line a microwave-safe plate with 3-4 paper towels, place 2-3 slices of bacon on top, cover with 2 more paper towels. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes. Check and continue cooking at 30-second intervals until it's done to your liking and then crumble.
Fresh basil - Stack, roll, and cut it into slivers with kitchen shears.
Tomatoes - Plum tomatoes are easy to seed and dice, but any type taking over your kitchen will work.
Prepared Pie Crust - We used a deep dish 9" pie crust for this recipe. Follow the instructions on the package for use. It does not need to be pre-baked since the filling needs to be cooked. This recipe can also be made without the pie crust.

Please refer to the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and detailed instructions.

Crustless or Not?

This gorgeous tomato bacon quiche (if I do say so myself) is baked in a prepared pie crust from the freezer aisle.

If you are feeling ambitious, check out this recipe for whole wheat pie crust by Well Plated by Erin, and make your own.

Or, don't use a pie crust at all. This quiche filling cooks beautifully in a cake pan, just like crustless asparagus quiche.

How to Make Tomato Bacon Quiche

Whisked eggs, milk, salt, and white pepper in a red bowl.

Step 1

Whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and Swiss cheese in a bowl.

Diced tomatoes, crumbled bacon, and chopped basil on top of the egg mixture.

Step 2

Fold crumbled bacon, diced tomatoes, and chopped basil into the egg mixture.

Tomato bacon quiche filling in a pie crust.

Step 3

Pour the quiche mixture into a prepared pie crust. Using a fork, evenly distribute ingredients.

Cooked tomato bacon quiche on a butcher block counter.

Step 4

Bake the quiche uncovered for 60-70 minutes or until an inserted knife comes out clean. The top should be lightly browned, and the quiche will continue to set after being removed from the oven. Allow the quiche to sit for 10-15 minutes before cutting.

Top Tip

While you have everything out, freeze a second bag of bacon and tomato quiche filling. Whisk the egg mixture together and add the prepared bacon, tomatoes, and basil to a sealable freezer bag.

When you're ready to enjoy it, defrost it overnight in the refrigerator and cook it as usual the next day.

Bacon and Tomato Quiche Recipe on plate with plum tomatoes in background.

What to Serve With Bacon Tomato Quiche

Zucchini yogurt muffins or Greek yogurt banana muffins and a simple salad with my homemade red wine vinegar dressing are my go-to dishes to round out a meal with this delicious quiche! That menu leaves plenty of room for cottage cheese fruit salad!

Storage

Wrap leftover tomato and bacon quiche tightly in plastic wrap and/or aluminum foil. You can also cut it into portions and wrap each piece individually for easy single servings.

Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Slices can be reheated in the oven at 350°F or microwave using medium power until heated through.

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