Bacon and Sweetcorn Quiche
Bacon and sweetcorn quiche is a savoury main course combining crispy streaky bacon, fresh sweetcorn kernels, melting Cheddar and soft leeks in a homemade shortcrust pastry. The Thermomix TM7 makes light work of the dough, filling and custard, handling every step in one bowl. Ideal for a family lunch, weekend brunch or picnic slice served warm or cold.
About this recipe
Bacon and Sweetcorn Quiche Thermomix TM7 is the kind of recipe that turns a handful of humble ingredients into a golden, crowd-pleasing savoury bake. If you have been searching for easy quiche recipes or an all-in-one kitchen machine solution for a quick weeknight dinner or relaxed weekend lunch, this one delivers on every level. The buttery shortcrust pastry comes together in seconds, the leeks are softened without standing over the hob, and fresh kernels cut straight from the sweetcorn cob bring bursts of sweetness against the salty crispness of streaky bacon. Mature Cheddar melts into the milk-and-egg custard, creating that classic silky filling with a lightly set wobble. Because the Thermomix TM7 handles the pastry, the grating and the custard in a single bowl, you spend less time washing up and more time enjoying a slice, whether served warm with a green salad or cold in a lunchbox the next day.
Preparation tips
- Chill the shortcrust pastry in the fridge before rolling it out, as the cold butter in the dough prevents shrinkage during blind baking and gives the quiche a crisper, more even base.
- Cut the kernels from the sweetcorn cob close to the core so they stay whole and juicy; folding them in at the end keeps their pop of sweetness intact rather than blending them into the custard.
- Swap the streaky bacon for smoked bacon lardons if you prefer a deeper smoky flavour, and pat the fried bacon dry on kitchen paper first so the filling does not turn watery during baking.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian version: replace the streaky bacon with cubes of grilled courgette and extra leeks sautéed in a little olive oil, keeping the sweetcorn, Cheddar and custard base exactly the same for a meat-free family favourite.
- Festive variant: add crumbled cooked turkey and a handful of cranberries for a Boxing Day quiche, or stir in fresh thyme and grated Gruyère instead of Cheddar for an elegant Christmas brunch option.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Built-in scale - The Thermomix weighs the plain flour and butter directly in the bowl for consistent pastry every time. [Weighing]. [Time Savings]
- Kneading mastery - The TM7 kneads the unsalted butter into the flour until a crumbly shortcrust dough forms in moments. [Kneading]. [Multi-Function]
- Grating ease - The Thermomix grates the Cheddar cheese finely so it melts evenly through the sweetcorn custard. [Grating]. [Multi-Function]
- Chopping precision - The TM7 chops the leeks into uniform rings that soften gently for a tender, sweet filling base. [Chopping]. [Precision Control]
- Whisking power - The Thermomix whisks the milk and eggs into a silky custard poured over bacon and corn. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- Cheddar cheese
- plain flour
- unsalted butter
- garlic powder
- fine sea salt
- milk
- streaky bacon
- leeks
- olive oil
- sweetcorn cob