Corn Bacon Quiche

Name: Corn Bacon Quiche
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 cup fresh corn kernels; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 pinch dried thyme; 4 eggs; 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 cup 5% cream; 1/2 cup gruyere cheese, shredded; CORNMEAL PASTRY; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup cornmeal; 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons sour cream; 2 tablespoons ice water (approx)

19 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

6 slices bacon
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 cup fresh corn kernels
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch dried thyme
4 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup 5% cream
1/2 cup gruyere cheese, shredded
CORNMEAL PASTRY
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons ice water (approx)

Directions

1

CORNMEAL PASTRY: In bowl, mix together flour, cornmeal, sugar and salt; using pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter until large crumbs.
2

Whisk sour cream with water; drizzle over flour mixture, tossing with fork until dough comes together, adding up to 1 tablespoons more water if necesary. Wrap and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
3

On lightly floured surface, roll out pastry to scant 1/4-inch thickness; fit into 9-inch quiche dish or pie plate. Fold edge under, leaving 1/4-inch above rim; flute or crimp edge with fork. Prick all over with fork. Refrigererate for 30 minutes.
4

Line pie shell with foil; fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake in bottom third of 400F oven until rim is light golden, about 20 minutes. Remove weights and foil; bake for 10 minutes. Let cool on rack.
5

In large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Drain fat from pan.
6

In same pan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, corn, pepper, salt and thyme over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
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8

In large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and cream. Crumble bacon and add to egg mixture along with corn mixture. Sprinkle cheese over pastry shell. Pour in egg mixture.
9

Shielding pastry rim with foil, bake in 375F oven until knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Let cool on rack for 10 minutes.