Quiche Lorraine Recipe

Quiche Lorraine
submitted by epicure at ifood.tv

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time40 Min
Ready In50 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 1 Pate Brisee
 Gruyere cheese6 Ounce
 Bacon Slices4
 Eggs3
 Light cream3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Onion1 Small, peeled, finely chopped
 Nutmeg1/4 Teaspoon

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Preheat oven to temperature of 450 degrees.
2) With the pastry, line a pie plate which is 8-inches deep and refrigerate.
3) Cut the cheese into thin slices. If using packaged cheese slices, cut them into 2 inch strips.
4) Cut the bacon neatly into small pieces and fry it till it is crisp. Drain.

MAKING
5) In the pie shell, arrange alternate layers of cheese strips and fried bacon. Sprinkle chopped onion all over.
6) Lightly beat the eggs and combine together with the nutmeg, cream and seasoning. Pour mixture all over the bacon and cheese layers.
7) Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, bring the heat down to 200 degrees and bake for another 30 minutes or till the custard is set and the pastry is done.

SERVING
8) Serve hot.
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