MOM'S FRENCH CHEESE PIE - QUICHE LORRAINE

Mom's French Cheese Pie - Quiche Lorraine image

Provided by Julesong

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell
6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled (or roughly chopped)
3/4 cup chopped sweet onion (about 1 medium onion)
1 1/4 cups grated cheddar cheese (original recipe calls for Swiss cheese)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (which Mom omits, but I like)
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups light cream or 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Cook the bacon until it is crisp, remove it from the pan and set it aside, then drain the fat while reserving 1 tablespoon of it in the pan.
Add the onion and gently cook it until it is tender, but is not browned.
In a bowl, combine the eggs, light cream or half & half, salt, and pepper.
Crumble or roughly chop the bacon to your preference.
Place the pie shell in a pie plate.
Place the bacon, onion, and cheese in the bottom if the pie shell/crust, then pour the egg mixture over.
Bake in the preheated 375 degree F oven for about 45 minutes, or until the quiche is firm and lightly browned.
Let rest for 5 minutes, then serve immediately. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.7, Fat 43.2, SaturatedFat 19.6, Cholesterol 189.2, Sodium 808, Carbohydrate 18.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.3, Protein 16.9