French Courgette (Zucchini) Quiche Recipe

Name: French Courgette (Zucchini) Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pie shell; 2 1/2 cups coarsely grated unpeeled zucchini, 4-6; salt; 4 slices bacon; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 1/2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon flour; 6 ounces gruyere cheese, grated; 3 eggs; 1 1/2 cups half-and-half (light cream); 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

1 pie shell
2 1/2 cups coarsely grated unpeeled zucchini, 4-6
salt
4 slices bacon
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
6 ounces gruyere cheese, grated
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups half-and-half (light cream)
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1
Place zucchini on a piece of foil and sprinkle with salt. Set aside for 30 minute.
2
Cut the bacon into small pieces and fry in a heavy skillet until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.
3
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F
4
In the same pan using either the remaining drippings OR the butter mentioned in the ingredient list, saute the onions for 5-10 min until tender and golden.
5
Squeeze the zucchini dry and add to the onion in the pan, along with the flour.Heat 1 minute.
6
Spread half of the cheese and the bacon over the bottom of the pie shell.
7
Lightly beat the eggs with a wire whisk. Add the half and half and pepper. Stir well and add zucchini mixture.
8
Place pie shell on a cookie sheet.
9
Carefully pour custard mixture into pie shell.
10
Sprinkle with the rest of the cheese and bacon.
11
Bake on center shelf for 15 minutes.
12
Reduce heat to 350F and continue baking 20-25 minutes more, or until the top is puffed and brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
13
Remove from oven and slide carefully onto wire rack to cool 5-10 minute to let set. Serve hot.

529

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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: 1 pie shell, 2 1/2 cups coarsely grated unpeeled zucchini, 4-6, salt, 4 slices bacon, and more.

Yes, French Courgette (Zucchini) 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.

French Courgette (Zucchini) Quiche

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