Quick Quiche Lorraine

Ingredients

• 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
• 6 slices bacon strips
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ¾ cup gruyère cheese, shredded
• 1 pinch salt and pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Set the oven to 400°F and wait until the indicator light goes off, about 8 minutes, telling you it's fully heated.

2. 2

   Line a 12-inch skillet with paper towels, then lay the 6 bacon strips flat on the towels in a single layer, overlapping slightly if needed.

3. 3

   Microwave the bacon on high power for 5 minutes until it is crispy and dark brown, checking at the halfway point.

4. 4

   Remove the cooked bacon and let it cool on a clean plate, then chop it into 1/4-inch pieces the size of cereal bits.

5. 5

   Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, pressing it gently into the corners and up the sides until it fits snugly.

6. 6

   Crack the 4 eggs into a medium bowl, then add the 1 cup of heavy cream and a pinch each of salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Whisk the eggs and cream together with a fork until the mixture is smooth, uniform, and pale yellow, about 30 seconds.

8. 8

   Sprinkle the chopped bacon and 0.75 cup of shredded gruyère evenly across the bottom of the pie crust.

9. 9

   Pour the egg mixture slowly over the bacon and cheese, filling the crust until the custard reaches just below the rim.

10. 10

    Place the pie dish on the center rack of the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the top is golden and puffed.

11. 11

    Remove the quiche from the oven using oven mitts and let it rest on the counter for 3 minutes so the custard sets slightly.

12. 12

    Slice the quiche into 4 equal wedges by cutting straight down through the center, then making cuts at right angles to form quarters.

Tools you’ll need

• oven
• 12-inch skillet
• paper towels
• microwave
• cutting board
• chef's knife
• 9-inch pie dish
• medium mixing bowl
• fork (for whisking)
• oven mitts
• pie server

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