Cowboy Quiche

Name: Cowboy Quiche
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole unbaked pie crust (enough for a deep dish pan); 2 whole yellow onions, sliced; 2 Tbsp. butter; 8 slices bacon; 8 whole large eggs; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream or half-and-half; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese

A deep dish delight packed with caramelized onions, bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese. Real cowboys eat this quiche!

Glycemic Load: 4.8 (Low)

416 calories per serving

Serves: 10

Prep: 30 mins

Cook: 1 hr

Original recipe: www.thepioneerwoman.com

About This Calculation

Cowboy Quiche has a low glycemic load of 4.8 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.

The primary glycemic load contributors are unbaked pie crust (GL 4.2), yellow onions (GL 0.3), heavy cream (GL 0.3). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.