Description
This dish is a brilliant culinary mashup that takes the elegant, time-honored structure of a classic French tart and updates it with a modern, convenient twist. Instead of spending hours chilling, rolling, and blind-baking a standard shortcrust pastry made of flour and lard, this version utilizes ready-to-use, pre-layered crescent or pastry sheets. The dough is pressed directly into a baking pan, creating an instantly rich, buttery foundation that rises naturally as it bakes.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 tube croissant dough
For the Filling
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk or half-and-half
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked turkey bacon or beef sausage
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a pie dish or baking pan.
- Press croissant dough evenly into the dish, sealing seams.
2. Make the Filling
In a bowl, whisk together:
- eggs
- milk
- seasonings
Stir in:
- cheeses
- cooked meat
- peppers
- onions
3. Assemble
Pour filling into the croissant-lined dish.
4. Bake
Bake for 30–35 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410 kcal
Keywords: Crescent roll breakfast quiche, flaky crescent dough quiche, buttery croissant egg tart