🥓 Carnivore Quiche (Bacon & Beef Bake)

⏱️ Time

• Prep: 15 minutes

• Bake: 40–45 minutes

🍽️ Serves

• 6–8 slices

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 works best)

• 6 slices bacon, chopped

• 8 large eggs

• 1 cup heavy cream (or full-fat sour cream)

• 1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or Colby-Jack)

• ½ tsp salt (adjust if bacon is salty)

• ½ tsp black pepper (optional)

• Optional: ¼ tsp garlic powder (omit for strict carnivore)

🔪 Instructions

1. Preheat oven
   375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish or baking dish.

2. Cook the meats
   In a skillet over medium heat:

   • Cook bacon until just crisp; remove and set aside

   • In the same pan, brown ground beef in bacon fat

   • Season lightly with salt & pepper
     Drain excess grease if needed.

3. Mix the custard
   In a bowl, whisk eggs and heavy cream until smooth.

4. Assemble
   Spread beef evenly in the dish.
   Sprinkle bacon over the top.
   Add cheese evenly.
   Pour egg mixture over everything.

5. Bake
   Bake 40–45 minutes, until center is set and top is golden.

6. Rest
   Let sit 10 minutes before slicing (important!).

🔥 Pro Tips

• Use a glass or ceramic dish for even cooking

• If top browns too fast, loosely tent with foil

• Resting time = clean slices

🍽️ Serving Ideas

• Breakfast, lunch, or dinner

• Add a fried egg on top for chaos energy 😄

• Great hot or cold

❓ Q & A

Q: Is this strict carnivore?

Yes — omit garlic powder & pepper if following strict rules.

Q: Can I use ground pork or sausage?

Absolutely. Pork sausage is excellent — just reduce salt.

Q: Can I make it dairy-free?

Yes:

• Replace cream with extra eggs (10 total)

• Skip cheese or use more bacon fat for richness

Q: Why is my quiche watery?

• Meat not drained

• Too much cream

• Didn’t rest before slicing

Q: Can I meal prep this?

Perfect for it.

• Fridge: 4–5 days

• Freezer: up to 2 months

Q: Can I make it in an air fryer?

Yes!

• 320°F

• 25–30 minutes

• Use a small metal or silicone pan