Putnam's Market Quiche Recipe

Name: Putnam's Market Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup vegetable shortening, chilled; 3 tablespoons ice water; flour, for dusting; 4 eggs; 1 cup half-and-half; 1 pinch black pepper; 1 pinch dry mustard; 1 pinch paprika; 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped coarsely; ⅓ cup diced yellow onion, sauteed until translucent; 3 ounces gruyere, grated; 3 ounces swiss cheese, emmental grated

Servings: persons

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
⅓ cup vegetable shortening, chilled
3 tablespoons ice water
flour, for dusting
4 eggs
1 cup half-and-half
1 pinch black pepper
1 pinch dry mustard
1 pinch paprika
6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped coarsely
⅓ cup diced yellow onion, sauteed until translucent
3 ounces gruyere, grated
3 ounces swiss cheese, emmental grated

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Make the crust: In a large bowl, combine the flour and the salt.
3
Cut in the shortening.
4
Add water to bring the dough together.
5
Roll the dough out on a floured surface and place into a 9-inch pie plate.
6
Make the egg mixture: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, pepper, dry mustard and paprika.
7
Set aside.
8
Assemble: Sprinkle the bacon, then onion, and then the cheeses on top of the crust, saving 1 chopped slice of bacon for the top garnish.
9
Pour the egg mixture slowly into the shell to the rim.
10
Sprinkle the reserved bacon on top of the quiche.
11
Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
12
Then remove the foil and finish baking for 10 minutes.
13
Cool on wire rack.
14
Serve warm or at room temperature.

684

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, ⅓ cup vegetable shortening, chilled, 3 tablespoons ice water, and more.

Yes, Putnam's Market 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.

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Putnam's Market Quiche

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Variations & substitutions

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