Perfect Quiche Lorraine

Name: Perfect Quiche Lorraine
Ingredients: pastry for 10-inch pie shell; 1 lb. bacon; 1 1/2 c. diced Swiss cheese; 4 eggs, beaten; 1 c. whipping cream; 1 c. half and half; 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour; 3/4 tsp. salt; dash of pepper; dash of nutmeg

10 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

pastry for 10-inch pie shell
1 lb. bacon
1 1/2 c. diced Swiss cheese
4 eggs, beaten
1 c. whipping cream
1 c. half and half
1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
dash of nutmeg

Directions

1

Line a 10-inch quiche dish or pie pan with pastry.
2

Trim excess pastry around edges.
3

Bake at 400° for 3 minutes.
4

Remove from oven and gently prick with a fork.
5

Bake 5 minutes longer.
6

Let cool on rack.
7

Fry bacon until crisp; drain.
8

Crumble bacon and place in pastry shell.
9

Sprinkle with cheese.
10

Combine remaining ingredients, stirring well.
11

Pour over the cheese in pastry shell. Bake at 375° for 65 minutes or until set.