Quiche Lorraine

Name: Quiche Lorraine
Ingredients: 1/2 (14.1-ounce) package refrigerated piecrusts; 1 pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/4 cup green onions, chopped; 8 ounces Swiss cheese, grated and divided; 6 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 teaspoon table salt; Dash of ground red pepper; Dash of white pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/2 (14.1-ounce) package refrigerated piecrusts
1 pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
8 ounces Swiss cheese, grated and divided
6 large eggs, beaten
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon table salt
Dash of ground red pepper
Dash of white pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 425°. Fit piecrust into a 9-inch pie plate; fold edges under, and crimp. Prick bottom and sides of crust with a fork; bake 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Reduce oven temperature to 350°. Cool piecrust on a wire rack with preparing filling.
2

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring often, 7 to 8 minutes or until crispy; drain on paper towels. Sprinkle bacon over bottom of pie shell. Sprinkle green onions over bacon; sprinkle half of Swiss cheese over onions.
3

Whisk together beaten eggs and next 5 ingredients. Carefully pour egg mixture over cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese over egg mixture.
4

Bake at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes or until lightly browned and set in middle. Cool 15 minutes before serving.