CORN BACON QUICHE

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This is another recipe that I found in Canadian Living - but I love to try them all!! This is so delicious!!

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 slices bacon
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 cup fresh corn kernels
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch dried thyme
4 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup 5% cream
1/2 cup gruyere cheese, shredded
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons ice water (approx)

Steps:

  • CORNMEAL PASTRY: In bowl, mix together flour, cornmeal, sugar and salt; using pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter until large crumbs.
  • Whisk sour cream with water; drizzle over flour mixture, tossing with fork until dough comes together, adding up to 1 tablespoons more water if necesary. Wrap and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
  • On lightly floured surface, roll out pastry to scant 1/4-inch thickness; fit into 9-inch quiche dish or pie plate. Fold edge under, leaving 1/4-inch above rim; flute or crimp edge with fork. Prick all over with fork. Refrigererate for 30 minutes.
  • Line pie shell with foil; fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake in bottom third of 400F oven until rim is light golden, about 20 minutes. Remove weights and foil; bake for 10 minutes. Let cool on rack.
  • In large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Drain fat from pan.
  • In same pan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, corn, pepper, salt and thyme over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
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  • In large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and cream. Crumble bacon and add to egg mixture along with corn mixture. Sprinkle cheese over pastry shell. Pour in egg mixture.
  • Shielding pastry rim with foil, bake in 375F oven until knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Let cool on rack for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.8, Fat 29.9, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 167.6, Sodium 436.4, Carbohydrate 24.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.8, Protein 11.1

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