Impossible Pie

The other day we had some leftovers in the fridge and I decided that a quiche would be the perfect way to use them up. I don't particularly like rolling out pie crusts (and besides, they're not the most healthy thing in the world), so I was delighted several years ago to discover the concept of impossible pies. The "magic" ingredient is Bisquick (or Quick Mix). Somehow it combines with the other ingredients during the baking process to form a crust, without all the hassle or calories of rolling one out. Here's the recipe I was originally given:

Impossible Quiche

12 slices bacon, about 1/2 poud, crisply fried and crumbled
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, about 4 ounces
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
2 cups milk
1/2 cup Bisquick baking mix
4 eggs
salt and pepper to taste

Heat oven to 350°. Lightly grease a 9 or 10" pie pan. Sprinkle bacon, cheese and onion evenly in the pan. Combine the remaining ingredients in the blender and process until smooth. Pour into the pan. Bake for 50 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Serves 6.


You can find dozens of other variations here.

Here's my most recent variation:
Layer whatever you want (here it's hashbrowns and crumbled sausage) in a pie plate. Blend the batter and pour it in. Top with cheese and bake it. This particular quiche was delicious served with a dollop of salsa.


Disclaimer: This is not a "whole family" favorite, but I really like it!