quiche lorraine

Grapeview, WA
Updated on Oct 30, 2015

From The Art of French Cooking by Fernande Garvin.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - 9-inch pie crust, unbaked
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 3 slices canadian bacon, 1/4-inch thick, diced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup swiss cheese, grated
  • 4 - eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 pinch grated nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

How To Make quiche lorraine

  • Step 1
    Line a 9-inch pie plate with pie crust.
  • Step 2
    In a small, heavy saucepan, heat butter. Add bacon and cook for 5 minutes, or until bacon is golden brown. Remove bacon and set aside. Add onions to pan and cook for 5 minutes. Remove onions and set aside.
  • Step 3
    Cover bottom of pie crust with bacon, onions, and 1/4 cup grated cheese.
  • Step 4
    In mixing bowl, combine remaining cheese, eggs, milk, cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Pour over bacon mixture.
  • Step 5
    Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and continue baking for 15 minutes longer, or until custard is well set.
  • Step 6
    Serve hot.

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Culture: French
Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Bake

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