Discover the simplicity and tastiness of Diane’s Quick Quiche! This recipe is perfect for those who love a fast yet delightful meal. Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this quiche is sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 c. margarine, melted
- 1/2 c. Bisquick
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- pepper to taste
- 1 c. shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/2 c. crisp fried bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 c. chopped onion
- pinch of basil
- pinch of marjoram
- 1 c. broccoli or favorite vegetable
Baking Instructions
- To make a grilled cheese sandwich properly you must first decide what kind of bread to use, white, wheat, rye or raisin..raisin?
- Then consider the kind of cheese you have available, American, Swiss, Cheddar, Limburger..Limburger?
- You will also need butter, or oleo, or lard.. lard?
- A kitchen countertop will be useful, as well as a knife, spatula, an iron skillet with a lid or cover, a stove and a helper to clean up the mess when you are through.
Calorie: 350
Total cooking time:30 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
The Great Quiche Conundrum
Now, I’ve got to tell you, making a quiche is a bit like building a sandcastle. You have to have the right balance of wet and dry ingredients, and if anything goes awry, the whole thing could collapse faster than a sandcastle at high tide. So, let’s dive into the world of quiche construction, shall we?
Prepping the Quiche Ingredients
First things first, we’ve got to gather our materials. We’re talking **3 eggs**, enough **margarine** to make Paula Deen blush (**1 1/2 cups** to be exact), a hearty **1/2 cup of Bisquick** (because we’re not about to start making our own pastry crust), a dash of **salt**, a sprinkling of **pepper**, and **1 cup of shredded Swiss cheese**.
Then, we’re going to need **1/2 cup of crisp fried bacon**, crumbled (because everything’s better with bacon), **1/4 cup of chopped onion**, a pinch of **basil**, a pinch of **marjoram**, and **1 cup of broccoli** (or your favorite vegetable, but let’s be honest, broccoli just makes everything better). If you’re feeling fancy, feel free to throw in some other seasonings, but remember, we’re trying to build a quiche, not a spice rack.
The Deceptive Simplicity of Grilled Cheese
Now, it might seem odd to bring up grilled cheese in the middle of a quiche-making story, but stick with me. To make a proper grilled cheese sandwich, you have to choose the right kind of bread – white, wheat, rye, or… raisin? (Who uses raisin bread for grilled cheese? Seriously, if you do, let me know. That’s a bold move.)
Then, you consider the type of cheese – American, Swiss, Cheddar, or… Limburger? (Again, if you’re using Limburger for grilled cheese, I salute your bravery and question your sanity.)
Finally, you need butter, oleo, or… lard? (We’re not at the point of using lard for a grilled cheese, right? Just checking.)
The process of making quiche is shockingly similar. You need to choose the right ingredients, figure out the perfect balance of flavors, and not be afraid to get a little creative (or weird, depending on your perspective).
Constructing the Quiche
After you’ve gathered your ingredients and contemplated the complexities of grilled cheese, it’s time to start construction. You’re going to need a kitchen countertop, a knife, spatula, an iron skillet with a lid or cover, a stove, and, if you’re anything like me, a helper to clean up the mess when you’re through.
You start by melting the margarine, mixing in the Bisquick, salt, and pepper. This forms the basis of your quiche “sandcastle”. Then, in goes the Swiss cheese, crisp fried bacon, onion, basil, marjoram, and broccoli. It’s a veritable whirlpool of flavors, all coming together in a glorious, eggy mix.
Pop it in the oven and wait for the magic to happen. If all goes well, you’ll end up with a delicious quiche. If not, well… there’s always pizza delivery.
The Aftermath
And there you have it, my friends. The tale of how a simple quiche is made. It may seem daunting, but with the right ingredients and a little bit of patience, you too can create your own little sandcastle of deliciousness. And remember, if all else fails, there’s always the grilled cheese sandwich option. Or, you know, the phone number for your local pizza place.
