2 c. crushed saltine crackers (1 sleeve plus 6 crackers)
7 T. melted butter
8-10 slices bacon
2 T. chopped red onion
2 T. chopped red pepper
2¼ c. half-and-half
4 eggs, beaten
½ t. salt
½ t. paprika
2½ c. grated swiss cheese (8 oz)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350ยบ
in food processor, whiz crackers until fine crumbs are formed (or place in gallon Ziploc baggie and use rolling pin to crush).
In medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, remove from heat and stir cracker crumbs. Spread cracker crumbs in bottom and sides of pie pan to form crust, pressing firmly.
Chop bacon slices into ½ pieces and cook over medium heat until bacon is crisp. Drain on paper towels to absorb grease.
Combine other ingredients in large mixing bowl and pour into crust.
Use spoon or spatula to evenly push around cheese and other fillings.
Bake for 60 minutes or until fork inserted in center of quiche comes out clean without any eggs sticking to it.
Recipe by Dishin & Dishes at https://www.dishinanddishes.com/aunt-janes-quiche/