mom's christmas quiche lorraine
We eat this every Christmas morning. It can be fully prepared the day before and then reheated while the kids are opening their stockings. Hopefully your holiday won't be ruined by fighting over who gets the last piece!
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prep time
30 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Bake
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 - 10 inch unbaked pie crust
- 1 large egg white
- 1/2 pound swiss cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 6 slices bacon
- 4 tablespoons minced onions
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups light cream
- - salt
- 1 dash cayenne pepper
How To Make mom's christmas quiche lorraine
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Step 1Preheat oven to 400. Brush the entire surface of the pie crust with the egg white to prevent sogginess.
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Step 2Dredge the cheese with the flour. Fry bacon until crisp. Drain and crumble.
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Step 3Saute the minced onion in the bacon fat until limp
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Step 4Mix the bacon and onion and sprinkle over the pie shell. Cover the bacon and onion with the flour and cheese mixture.
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Step 5Beat eggs and cream, add salt to taste and cayenne pepper. Pour this mixture over the cheese.
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Step 6Bake at 400 for 15 minutes, then reduce to 325 for 30 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
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Category:
Other Breakfast
Culture:
French
Keyword:
#Christmas
Method:
Bake
Ingredient:
Eggs
Tag:
#Heirloom
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