Quiche Lorraine

By CookinCarla

Perfect recipe for a traditional Quiche Lorraine -- ham, cheese and onion. Switch it up a bit by adding different veggies, if you'd like. Serve at your next brunch!

Ingredients

• 1/2 (15-ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts, 1 pie crust
• 8 bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided, 8 ounces
• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Preparation

Step 1

Fit piecrust into a 9-inch pieplate according to package directions; fold edges under, and crimp.

Bake at 400°F for 7 minutes; remove from oven.

Cook bacon pieces in a large skillet until crisp; drain on paper towels, and crumble. Sprinkle bacon, green onions, and 1 cup cheese into prepared crust.

Whisk together eggs and next 4 ingredients; pour mixture into crust, and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese and nutmeg.

Bake at 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes or until set. Let stand 10 minutes.

Southern Living
APRIL 2001