Bacon, Basil And Cheese Quiche Recipe

Name: Bacon, Basil And Cheese Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: One basic pastry round; Quiche; 6 large eggs; 1 cup heavy cream or creme fraiche; 1/2 cup skim milk (or whole); 1 cup grated gruyere, emmenthal, or other Swiss-variety cheese; 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan; 1/4 cup of chopped bacon, pan fried (no oil or butter to cook, and pat dry); 1/4 cup of torn basil; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg - optional; Salt and Pepper to taste

Servings: persons

One basic pastry round
Quiche
6 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream or creme fraiche
1/2 cup skim milk (or whole)
1 cup grated gruyere, emmenthal, or other Swiss-variety cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan
1/4 cup of chopped bacon, pan fried (no oil or butter to cook, and pat dry)
1/4 cup of torn basil
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg - optional
Salt and Pepper to taste

1
Butter pie dish, cover with dough and crimp edges. Fork the bottom lightly to avoid inflated base. Bake quiche crust with pie weights at 425F for 15 minutes, remove weights and bake for 4-5 more minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. Reduce oven to 350F.
2
In a medium-sized bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, and cream until thoroughly blended. Add the grated cheeses, crack the pepper and salt, and mix in the basil. Stir in the bacon pieces until evenly distributed and pour contents into cooled pie shell. Lightly grate nutmeg on top if desired.
3
Bake in center with no obstructions above quiche for 35 minutes or until center is firm. Let sit for five minutes before slicing. Garnish with basil chiffonade if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: One basic pastry round, Quiche, 6 large eggs, 1 cup heavy cream or creme fraiche, and more.

Yes, Bacon, Basil And Cheese Quiche falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bacon, Basil And Cheese Quiche

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