quiche lorraine
1 (9-inch) pastry shell 1/4 pound sliced bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 cups cream or milk 3 eggs, well beaten Salt and freshly-ground pepper, to taste A grating o...
Ingredients
- 1(9-inch) pastry shell
- 1/4poundsliced bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2cupcream or milk
- 3eggs, well beaten
- 1/2cupdiced or shredded gruyere or swiss cheese
Directions
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Quiche Lorraine 1 (9-inch) pastry shell 1/4 pound sliced bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 cups cream or milk 3 eggs, well beaten Salt and fre
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Fry the bacon in a large skillet over high heat until much of the fat is rendered out, but do not fry it until it is crisp
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Drain the bacon on paper towels
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Combine the cream, eggs, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a bowl and mix well
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Place the bacon in the bottom of the pie shell, followed by the cheese
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Pour the egg mixture into the shell and bake in a preheated 375 degree F oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a wood
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Allow to cool and serve lukewarm
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Serves 6 to 8.