RICE CRUST QUICHE

PREP TIME: 10 min.

COOK TIME: 35 min.

MAKES: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cups bacon, chopped (~6 slices)

• 6 eggs

• 1 cup milk

• 1/2 teaspoon diamond crystal kosher salt

• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed

• 1/2 cup chopped chives

• 2 cups leftover cooked rice

instructions

1. Heat oven to 350F

2. Place a well-seasoned skillet or oven-safe non-stick pan on medium heat and add 1/4 cup of water along with the bacon. Cook until the bacon is crispy and the fat renders. With a slotted spoon, move the cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Remove the skillet from heat.

3. In a large mixing bowl whisk to combine the eggs, milk, salt, and paprika.

4. Stir in the cooled bacon, cheese chunks, and chives.

5. Using a pastry brush or paper towel, coat the edges of the pan with some of the rendered bacon fat, ensuring the quiche is released easily from the skillet.

6. Spread the leftover rice evenly along the bottom of the skillet, gently pressing it into an even layer. Pour the egg and cheese mixture on top, spreading it into an even layer.

7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the center of the quiche is set.

8. Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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BLUEPRINT

Recipe Blueprint: consider this the general application of the above recipe to whatever ingredients you have on hand. The goal of using up leftovers is to make something delicious without a trip to the store. The blueprint below will help you figure out swaps and new combinations for this quiche. Once you know how to make it there are endless paths to cooking!

• Base

  • 1 1/2 cups cured meat

  • 6 eggs

  • 1 cup cheese, cubed

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1/2 teaspoon diamond crystal kosher salt

  • 2 cups leftover cooked grain

• Additions

  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoning of choice, optional

  • 1/2 - 1 cup cooked veggies, optional but another great place to put leftovers!

  • 1/2 cup chopped soft stem herb

Blueprint Applications Notes: you will always need 5-7 eggs to make this work.

If you’re using a leaner meat, you will need to add oil to the skillet before adding your grain and egg filling to ensure the quiche doesn’t stick. Add more than you think you need because the grain will absorb some of the oil. There should be 2+ tablespoons in the skillet.

The above applies also if you want to make this vegetarian, omit the meat or use a meat alternative but make sure you have enough oil in the pan to generously coat the bottom and sides.

MEAT	MILK	CHEESE	HERB	GRAIN
Prosciutto	Heavy Cream	Brie	NONE	Farro
Salami	Skim Milk	Mozzarella	Basil	Rice
Spam	Whole Milk	Gouda	Scallions	Rice
Sausage	2% Milk	Goat Cheese	NONE	Bulgur
Mortadella	Heavy Cream	Provolone	Chives	Orzo