classic quiche lorraine

Name: Classic Quiche Lorraine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 slice(s) bacon; 1/4 cup(s) onion, chopped; 1 - 9-inch pie shell; 1 1/2 cup(s) cheddar cheese, shredded; 4 - eggs; 1 1/3 cup(s) milk (can use 2%); 3/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dry mustard; 1/8 teaspoon(s) freshly ground white pepper; 1/8 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg

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Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Grapeview, WA

Updated on Jan 8, 2018

Another quiche recipe that I like to make ahead and freeze. I prep the bacon and onions and put into a small freezer bag, and put the egg mixture into a separate freezer bag. Then it's quick work to thaw and throw this together for a family breakfast.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 slices bacon
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 - 9-inch pie shell
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
4 - eggs
1 1/3 cups milk (can use 2%)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

How To Make classic quiche lorraine

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Step 2

Fry strips of bacon in a skillet until crisp; remove, crumble, and set aside.
Step 3

Cook onion until transparent in small amount of the bacon drippings; drain.
Step 4

Sprinkle the bacon and onion over the bottom of a baked pie shell. Cover with cheddar cheese.
Step 5

Blend together eggs, milk, salt, dry mustard, white pepper and nutmeg; pour over the cheese.
Step 6

Bake 10 minutes.
Step 7

Reduce the heat to 350 degrees and bake for 30 to 35 minutes longer, or until the center is set.
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