Turkey bacon and egg pie

Let’s dive into one of the most delightful morning treats out there: the Turkey bacon and egg pie. Perfect for those on a health kick, this dish is both mouth-watering and nutritious. Get ready to level up your breakfast game!

Ingredients for Turkey bacon and egg pie:

• 4 slices of turkey bacon
• 4 large eggs
• 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
• 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese, shredded (120 ml)
• 1/4 cup of fresh spinach, chopped (60 ml)
• 1/4 cup of red bell peppers, diced (60 ml)
• 1/4 cup of onions, finely chopped (60 ml)
• 2 tablespoons of milk (30 ml)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil (15 ml)

Time: 20 minutes preparation | 35 minutes cooking

Serves: 4

Nutritional Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 12g
• Carbs: 22g
• Fat: 21g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Sodium: 720mg
• Sugar: 2g

Cooking Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a frying pan, add olive oil and heat over medium flame.
3. Add turkey bacon to the pan. Cook until it’s crispy but not overcooked.
4. Remove the turkey bacon and place it on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Chop into small pieces once cooled.
5. In the same pan, sauté onions and bell peppers until softened.
6. Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
7. Incorporate the sautéed onions, bell peppers, chopped spinach, and turkey bacon into the egg mixture.
8. Roll out your pie crust in a pie tin, ensuring it’s evenly spread.
9. Pour the egg and turkey bacon mixture into the pie crust.
10. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
11. Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the pie is set and the top turns a golden brown.
12. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips:

1. To enhance the flavors, consider adding a pinch of paprika or cayenne pepper to the egg mixture.
2. For a flakier pie crust, refrigerate it for about 30 minutes before baking.
3. If you’re looking for a crustless Turkey bacon and egg pie, simply omit the pie crust and pour the mixture directly into a greased pie tin.

Serving Suggestions:

• Slice the Turkey bacon and egg pie into even wedges and serve warm.
• Accompany it with a fresh salad or a smoothie for a more rounded meal.
• A drizzle of hot sauce or a dollop of sour cream can add an extra kick.
• For those on-the-go, Turkey bacon and egg pie slices are perfect for wrapping up and eating as a quick breakfast option.

TURKEY BACON AND EGG PIE

Let’s dive into one of the most delightful morning treats out there: the Turkey bacon and egg pie. Perfect for those on a health kick, this dish is both mouth-watering and nutritious. Get ready to level up your breakfast game!

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes minutes

Nutritions

Nutrition Facts

TURKEY BACON AND EGG PIE

Amount per Serving

Calories

320

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

21

g

32

%

Saturated Fat

 

6

g

38

%

Sodium

 

720

mg

31

%

Carbohydrates

 

22

g

7

%

Fiber

 

6

g

25

%

Sugar

 

2

g

2

%

Protein

 

12

g

24

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

• 4 slices of turkey bacon
• 4 large eggs
• 1 pie crust store-bought or homemade
• ½ cup of cheddar cheese shredded (120 ml)
• ¼ cup of fresh spinach chopped (60 ml)
• ¼ cup of red bell peppers diced (60 ml)
• ¼ cup of onions finely chopped (60 ml)
• 2 tablespoons of milk 30 ml
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil 15 ml

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
• In a frying pan, add olive oil and heat over medium flame.
• Add turkey bacon to the pan. Cook until it’s crispy but not overcooked.
• Remove the turkey bacon and place it on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Chop into small pieces once cooled.
• In the same pan, sauté onions and bell peppers until softened.
• Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
• Incorporate the sautéed onions, bell peppers, chopped spinach, and turkey bacon into the egg mixture.
• Roll out your pie crust in a pie tin, ensuring it’s evenly spread.
• Pour the egg and turkey bacon mixture into the pie crust.
• Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
• Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the pie is set and the top turns a golden brown.
• Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

TIPS:

1. To enhance the flavors, consider adding a pinch of paprika or cayenne pepper to the egg mixture.
2. For a flakier pie crust, refrigerate it for about 30 minutes before baking.
3. If you’re looking for a crustless Turkey bacon and egg pie, simply omit the pie crust and pour the mixture directly into a greased pie tin.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• Slice the Turkey bacon and egg pie into even wedges and serve warm.
• Accompany it with a fresh salad or a smoothie for a more rounded meal.
• A drizzle of hot sauce or a dollop of sour cream can add an extra kick.
• For those on-the-go, Turkey bacon and egg pie slices are perfect for wrapping up and eating as a quick breakfast option.