QUICHE LORRAINE

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This classic quiche lorraine is ideal for a brunch. Try serving a wedge with fresh fruit of the season and homemade muffins for a plate that will look as good as the food tastes.-Marcy Cella, L'Anse, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons butter-flavored shortening
2 to 3 tablespoons ice water
FILLING:
12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
4 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/4 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add ice water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Shape into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 1 hour or overnight., Preheat oven to 425°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge., For filling, sprinkle pastry with bacon. Whisk eggs, cream, salt and nutmeg until blended; stir in cheese. Pour over top., Bake on a lower oven rack for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 325°; continue to bake until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 30-40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 618 calories, Fat 44g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 596mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

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