Quiche Lorraine

Directions

1. 1
   Roll out pastry on lightly floured board to about 1/8-inch thickness.
2. 2
   Fit into a 9-inch pie pan; crimp edges.
3. 3
   Place a circle of foil inside pastry shell and partially fill with dry rice or beans.
4. 4
   Bake in 350 degree (175 C.) oven for 20 minutes.
5. 5
   Lift off rice and foil and return pastry to oven for 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Let cool.
7. 7
   Using a food processor, shred cheese using shredding disc; distribute over baked pastry shell.
8. 8
   Change to metal blade and process bacon until chopped; sprinkle over cheese.
9. 9
   Process eggs, cream and milk for 5 seconds; pour over bacon.
10. 10
    Sprinkle nutmeg or mace over filling (about 1/8 tsp (1 ml) or to taste).
11. 11
    Bake at 325 degrees (175 C.) for about 50 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
12. 12
    Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.