Quiche Lorraine Pizza

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   Prepare the pizza dough to the point of letting it rest after it has risen.

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   Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.

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   While you wait for the pizza dough to rest, melt 1 tablespoon of the unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat and saute the sliced leeks.

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   Season with salt and pepper and saute until they are soft, about 5-7 minutes.

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   Set aside to cool.

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   Once the pizza dough is ready, shape it and place it on a pizza pan or peel (whatever your typical method is to make pizza at home).

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    Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and brush it over the pizza crust.

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    Top with the sauteed leeks, then scatter the bacon over the leeks.

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    Top with the shredded cheese.

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    Crack the eggs over the cheese (evenly spaced) and season the top of the pizza with freshly ground black pepper.

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    4.

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    Transfer the dough to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and starting to brown.

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    * Note 1: For detailed instructions on preparing homemade pizza dough, please click the Related Link and see the recipe for Basic Pizza Dough.

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    Note my recipe makes enough for 2 crusts and this quiche recipe needs only one crust.

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    So you can reserve the other crust for another use.

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    * Note 2: If you bought a pre-made pizza shell or prepared dough, just pick up the instructions on step #2.

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    Just be sure to use the oven temperature specified for the pizza shell or dough you are using, if given.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.