Over the weekend is the perfect time to make this delicious and easy casserole. You’ll start the day off very satisfied. It tastes pretty decadent even though it’s low in calories and fat! Each slice has just 151 calories and 5 grams of fat. It freezes great so you can enjoy a slice even on the busiest weekday mornings.
Why You’ll Love My Skinny Bacon, Eggs and Potatoes Breakfast Quiche
This decadent Bacon, Eggs, and Potatoes Breakfast Quiche is a satisfying meal that’s perfect for any time of day. It’s a healthier twist on a classic breakfast, combining bold flavors and silky-smooth texture in every bite. This effortless quiche is perfect for meal planning or a quick and delicious breakfast on busy mornings. Packed with protein and fiber, it’s a nutritious way to fuel your day.
A Breakdown of Ingredients for a Skinny Bacon, Eggs, and Potatoes Breakfast Quiche
This hearty and flavorful breakfast quiche is packed with protein, vitamins, and fiber, making it a nutritious and satisfying meal. Here’s a closer look at the key ingredients:
- Frozen Hash Brown Potatoes: These pre-shredded potatoes add a crispy texture and hearty flavor to the quiche. They’re a good source of carbohydrates and fiber, providing sustained energy throughout the day.
- Bacon or Turkey Bacon: This savory ingredient adds a smoky flavor and a crispy texture to the quiche. Opting for leaner options like turkey bacon can help reduce the fat content.
- Grape or Cherry Tomatoes: These juicy tomatoes add a burst of sweetness and acidity to the quiche. They’re also a good source of vitamins and antioxidants.
- Onions: This versatile vegetable adds depth of flavor and aroma to the quiche. Onions are a good source of sulfur compounds, which may offer various health benefits.
- Eggs and Egg Whites: This classic combination provides high-quality protein, essential vitamins, and minerals. Whole eggs offer a complete protein source, while egg whites are a leaner option.
- Campbell’s Healthy Request Cream of Mushroom Soup: This low-fat, low-sodium soup adds a creamy texture and savory flavor to the quiche. It’s a convenient way to elevate the taste of your dish without adding unnecessary calories.
- Fat-Free Milk: A lower-calorie, lower-fat alternative to whole milk, fat-free milk adds moisture and richness to the quiche without the excess fat and calories. It helps create a creamy and custardy texture.
- Reduced-Fat Mozzarella Cheese: This lower-calorie cheese adds a melty, cheesy flavor and a satisfying texture to the quiche. It’s a great way to indulge in cheese without overindulging in calories.
Crafting a Delicious and Healthy Breakfast Quiche
Preparation:
- Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). This temperature ensures a perfectly cooked quiche with a golden-brown top.
- Prep Your Pan: Coat a 9×9-inch baking pan with cooking spray. This prevents sticking and makes for easy cleanup.
Preparing the Ingredients:
- Cook the Bacon: Microwave bacon strips on paper towels for 4-5 minutes, or until crispy. Drain on fresh paper towels and crumble.
- Sauté the Onions: Microwave chopped onions for 2 minutes to soften them.
- Combine the Filling: In a large bowl, combine frozen hash browns, cooked bacon, tomatoes, and softened onions.
Creating the Custard:
- Whisk the Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites, condensed soup, milk, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. This creamy mixture will bind the ingredients together and create a delicious custard.
Assembling the Quiche:
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the custard mixture over the vegetable and meat mixture. Toss gently to combine, ensuring that all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Transfer to Pan: Pour the combined mixture into the prepared baking pan.
Baking and Finishing:
- Cover and Bake: Cover the pan with foil and bake for 30 minutes. This initial baking time allows the quiche to set and the filling to cook through.
- Uncover and Finish: Remove the foil and sprinkle the top of the quiche with shredded mozzarella cheese. Bake for an additional 15-18 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the quiche is golden brown.
Serving and Storing:
- Cool and Slice: Let the quiche cool slightly before cutting into 6 slices. Use a spatula to carefully remove each slice.
- Reheat and Freeze: This quiche reheats well and freezes beautifully. To reheat, cover with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through. To freeze, wrap individual portions tightly and store in the freezer.
Tips for the Perfect Quiche:
- Customize Your Filling: Experiment with different vegetables, cheeses, or meats to create unique flavor combinations.
- Adjust the Heat: If your oven runs hot, reduce the baking temperature slightly to prevent overcooking.
- Don’t Overcrowd the Pan: If you’re doubling the recipe, use a larger baking dish to ensure even cooking.
By following these steps and tips, you can create a delicious and nutritious breakfast quiche that’s perfect for any occasion.
Helpful Tips About this Recipe
Makes 6 servings (each serving, 1 slice)
Shopping Tips
Whenever a recipe calls for using eggs, I LOVE Eggland’s Best eggs!!! They have less saturated fat, less cholesterol, more Vitamin D, more Vitamin E, and double the Omega 3 than regular eggs. Most supermarkets see them in the egg aisle.
There are so many brands of healthier bacon now in most supermarkets. Look for one uncured, without nitrates. Oscar Meyer’s sells one along with Farmer John’s, One fantastic brand is called Applegate Farms Natural Sunday Bacon. It’s low in fat and calories, uncured, and contains no nitrites! Many supermarkets carry this brand. I bought it at Vons/Safeway and Whole Foods.
Frozen and diced hash brown potatoes can be found in the freezer section of most supermarkets. They come diced and contain no fat, just potatoes. Diced potatoes work much better for this recipe than shredded ones. I used Ore Ida’s frozen diced hash browns.
Healthy Tips
Cooking bacon on paper towels, in the microwave, is the healthiest way to cook it. Most of the fat soaks into the paper towels and doesn’t end up in the quiche. I did factor this in when doing the Skinny Facts.
WW Freestyle SmartPoints 3-Blue
WW SmartPoints 4-Green
Shopping Tips
Whenever a recipe calls for using eggs, I LOVE Eggland’s Best eggs!!! They have less saturated fat, less cholesterol, more Vitamin D, more Vitamin E, and double the Omega 3 than regular eggs. Most supermarkets see them in the egg aisle.
There are so many brands of healthier bacon now in most supermarkets. Look for one uncured, without nitrates. Oscar Meyer’s sells one along with Farmer John’s, One fantastic brand is called Applegate Farms Natural Sunday Bacon. It’s low in fat and calories, uncured, and contains no nitrites! Many supermarkets carry this brand. I bought it at Vons/Safeway and Whole Foods.
Frozen and diced hash brown potatoes can be found in the freezer section of most supermarkets. They come diced and contain no fat, just potatoes. Diced potatoes work much better for this recipe than shredded ones. I used Ore Ida’s frozen diced hash browns.
Healthy Tips
Cooking bacon on paper towels, in the microwave, is the healthiest way to cook it. Most of the fat soaks into the paper towels and doesn’t end up in the quiche. I did factor this in when doing the Skinny Facts.
WW Freestyle SmartPoints 3-Blue
WW SmartPoints 4-Green
| SKINNY FACTS: for 1 skinny slice 151 cal, 5g fat, 2g sat.fat, 95mg chol, 12g prot, 14g carbs, 2g fiber, 425mg sod, 1g sugar |
| FACTS: for Freestyle SmartPoints 98 calories, 2g sat. fat, 1g sugar, 7g protein |
