Quiche Lorraine

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375°.
2. 2
   Brush pie shell with egg white and prick it well.
3. 3
   Chop bacon into 1-inch lengths.
4. 4
   Cook bacon in heavy skillet, stirring constantly, until the fat is almost rendered out but the bacon is not yet crisp.
5. 5
   Drain on paper towels.
6. 6
   Scald milk or cream, cool slightly then beat together with eggs, salt, pepper, nutmeg and chives.
7. 7
   Sprinkle the bacon and cheese in the bottom of the pie shell.
8. 8
   Pour the custard mixture over it.
9. 9
   Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
10. 10
    For doneness, you may test as for custard (put a knife in the center of pie, if it comes out clean, it is done).