Blue Cheese Quiche with Caramelized Pears

Name: Blue Cheese Quiche with Caramelized Pears
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Breakfast Recipes, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed; 8 turkey bacon strips, diced; 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese; 8 large eggs; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; TOPPING:; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 3 medium pears, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Sweet sauteed onions and pears match the bold flavors of blue cheese in this decadent version of a brunch classic. Pop it in the oven, and you’ll have just enough time to whip up a fruit salad and refresh guests’ drinks. —Maggie Norman, Gaithersburg, Maryland

Ingredients

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
8 turkey bacon strips, diced
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
8 large eggs
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon pepper
TOPPING:
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 medium pears, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Directions

Unfold puff pastry; press into a greased 9-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Spoon bacon into crust and sprinkle with blue cheese. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, nutmeg and pepper; pour over top.
Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add pears and brown sugar; cook 4 minutes longer. Serve with quiche.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece with about 1/4 cup topping: 501 calories, 35g fat (15g saturated fat), 284mg cholesterol, 916mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 5g fiber), 17g protein.

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DeniseBHawaii

Dec 25, 2015

Rich in flavor...added some butter and a dash of salt to pears. Quiche is delicious and is complemented by the pears. Very nice dish for brunch or holiday breakfast.