Wednesday, January 14, 2009

simple quiche

something I've made a few times in the last few months. I enjoy it a lot, but it's quite heavy, so it's best combined with a salad.

crust: I use the better homes and gardens recipe so far. or you can use a packaged crust.

then I put swiss cheese in the bottom of the pan (or gruyere) 3/4 cup. then about 4-7 pieces bacon chopped and cooked on top of the cheese. next, chopped raw green onions. next, i have tried fresh dill and enjoy the taste. maybe 2 Tbs fresh snipped dill (optional). top with as much fresh spinach as you can squeeze in.

Mix together 4 eggs, 1 cup cream (or milk) a sprinkle of nugmeg and salt and pepper to taste. combine and pour over mixture in crust.

cover the crust with tin foil and bake for 325 for 45 min (this depends on your oven...) mine runs hot so i lower the temp and also the time.

if this is your first time making quiche i would not bother with a homemade crust, but if you've made it before put in the extra effort as it makes it look so much more appealing and the taste is much more authentic. you can use a wine bottle or a large cup as a rolling pin.