# Moonchild's Bacon Cheeseburger Quiche

> A hearty, protein-packed quiche combining the flavors of a bacon cheeseburger in a convenient pie format. Perfect for meal prep and freezes beautifully.

**Prep time:** 15 minutes
**Cook time:** 35 minutes
**Servings:** 6-8
**Storage:** Can be frozen

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## Ingredients

- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped (2 1/2 ounces)
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces cheddar or Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste

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## Shopping List

### Meat & Poultry
- [ ] 1 pound ground beef
- [ ] 4 slices bacon

### Produce
- [ ] 1 small onion (about 2.5 oz)

### Dairy & Eggs
- [ ] 3 eggs
- [ ] 1/2 cup heavy cream
- [ ] 8 ounces cheddar or Swiss cheese (shredded)

### Pantry
- [ ] 1/2 cup mayonnaise

### Spices
- [ ] Garlic powder (need 1/4 tsp)
- [ ] Salt (to taste)
- [ ] Black pepper (to taste)

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## Instructions

1. **Brown the meat.** Brown the hamburger with the onion and bacon; drain the fat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

2. **Prepare the pie plate.** Spread the cooked meat mixture in a greased pie plate.

3. **Make the egg mixture.** Whisk all of the remaining ingredients except the cheese together in a bowl.

4. **Layer the cheese.** Mix about 1/3 of the cheese into the hamburger mixture and arrange the rest over the meat.

5. **Bake.** Pour the egg mixture over the cheese. Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. **Rest and serve.** Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

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## Nutrition Information

**Per 1/6 Recipe:**
549 Calories; 48g Fat; 27g Protein; 3g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 3g Net Carbs

**Per 1/8 Recipe:**
412 Calories; 36g Fat; 21g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 2g Net Carbs

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## Notes

- Can be frozen for meal prep
- Makes 6-8 servings depending on portion size
- Handwritten note suggests: 1/2 cup milk + 1 TBS cornstarch as alternative