Cinnamon Maple Breakfast Quiche (Print View)

A sweet, savory breakfast quiche with bacon, apples, cheddar, and a hint of cinnamon in buttery crust.

# Components:

→ Crust

01 - 1 store-bought or homemade 9-inch pie crust

→ Custard Filling

02 - 4 large eggs
03 - 1 cup whole milk
04 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
05 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

→ Add-ins

09 - 4 strips thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled (or 3/4 cup cooked breakfast sausage; for vegetarian, omit or use plant-based alternative)
10 - 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and finely diced
11 - 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

→ Topping

12 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, for drizzling

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish, gently pressing and crimping the edges.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg until fully blended and smooth.
03 - Scatter cooked bacon or vegetarian alternative, diced apple, and shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly across the bottom of the pie crust.
04 - Pour the egg mixture gently over the add-ins, ensuring even distribution throughout the pie dish.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until the center is just set and the surface develops a light golden color.
06 - Allow the quiche to cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle with pure maple syrup before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses everyday breakfast staples
  • Balances sweet and savory flavors beautifully
  • Ready in about an hour from start to finish
  • Great for entertaining or make-ahead brunches
  • Easy to customize for vegetarians or use what you have on hand
02 -
  • High in protein for lasting energy
  • Easy to freeze and reheat
  • Perfect way to use leftover bacon or apples
  • Pairs well with coffee or spiced tea
03 -
  • Use the darkest maple syrup for deepest flavor and that classic aroma.
  • Crisp your bacon until just shy of overdone so it stays crunchy after baking.
  • Dicing the apple very fine makes sure every bite is studded with fruit and cooks evenly.
  • Always let the quiche rest before slicing so it sets and stays beautifully creamy.

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