Crustless Caramelized Onion, Mushroom, & Bacon Quiche

Crustless Caramelized Onion, Mushroom, & Bacon Quiche

• Ingredients:
• 6 slices of bacon
• 1-2 T butter
• 1 medium onion thinly sliced onion
• 8 ounces thinly sliced baby bella mushrooms 
• thyme to taste
• 1 large clove minced or pressed garlic
• salt to taste
• black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (could substitute milk with some fat content)
• 5 large eggs
• a few handfuls of shredded cheese of your choice (I used HT Italian blend)
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Directions:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place bacon on a foil lined pan. Cook bacon for ~ 15 minutes, until crisp. Remove from pan and drain on a paper towel lined plate. Chop or crumble bacon.
• Reduce oven temp to 375 degrees F.
• Grease a 9 inch pie plate with a light layer of butter or cooking spray. Set pan aside.

While Bacon is cooking...

• Warm a skillet over medium heat. Add butter or oil. Add the onions to the pan and cook for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are wilted, and lightly caramelized.
• Add the mushrooms, thyme, and garlic to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from the heat and mix in chopped bacon. Add the mixture to the greased pie pan. Spread evenly.
• In a medium bowl, combine the heavy cream and eggs. Whisk until frothy. Pour the cream mixture over the onion mixture, and sprinkle the cheese over top. 
• Place the pie tin on a sheet pan and place in the oven. Bake until golden brown and the quiche has set, 35 to 40 minutes. Rotate the sheet pan after 15 to 20 minutes to ensure even browning.