Irish Egg and Bacon Pie

Ingredients

• 1 9-inch pie crust
• 8 slices bacon
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 stalks spring onions
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels. Once cooled, chop into small pieces.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

4. 4

   Chop the spring onions and add them to the egg mixture along with the chopped bacon and parsley. Stir to combine.

5. 5

   Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and pour the egg and bacon mixture into the crust, spreading it evenly.

6. 6

   Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top of the mixture.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.

8. 8

   Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

9. 9

   Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with additional parsley if desired.