Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Quiche Lorraine

Classic Julia Child recipe, Quiche Lorraine, it is simple and as Julia said it is good cold and is easy to take along on a picnic. I think it is served best with a salad.
Ingredients:
3 - 4 ounces lean bacon (6-8 slices, medium, thickness)
1 quart water
An 8 inch  partially cooked pastry shell placed on a baking sheet
3 eggs or 2 eggs and 2 yolks
1 1/2 - 2 cups whipping cream or half cream and half milk
1/2 tsp salt
Pinch of pepper
Pinch of nutmeg
1 -2 Tablespoons butter cut into pea-sized dots
Line pie/pasty shell with aluminum foil. 
Fill with beans and bake until partially done at 350 degrees. Set aside.

Cut bacon into pieces about an inch long and 1/4 inch wide. Simmer for 5 imutes in the water.
 Rinse in cold water. Dry on paper towels. Brown lightly  in a skillet. 


Press bacon pieces into bottom of pastry shell.

Beat the eggs, cream and seasonings in a mixing bowl until blended. Pour into pastry shell and distribute the butter on top. Set in upper third of preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until quiche  has puffed and browned. A knife plunged into the center should come out clean, when done. 
Slide quiche onto a hot platter and serve.

I will be posting this recipe to these blog parties:

5 comments:

  1. I love Quiche Lorraine and haven't had any in a long time. Will copy and make for sure....love your Blog, I'm now a follower.

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  2. We just love a good Quiche and Quiche Lorraine is one of our favorites, it looks delicious! Hope you are having a great week and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  3. Great recipe, thankks for linking. You also qualify for my Grandparents link up on Saturday if you want :)

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  4. I haven't made a quiche in ages. This recipe reminded me of how much I love it. It looks delicious. I will definitely be trying it. Thanks!!

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  5. mmmmm. I just love quiche and this looks yummy.

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