Quiche Lorraine Quiche Lorraine Pastry for 1 piecrust 1 Tbsp butter, softened 12 bacon slices 4 eggs 2 cups heavy or whipping cream ¾ tsp salt 1/8 tsp nutmeg ¼ pound swiss cheese, shredded (1 cup) Prepare and roll out pastry; line one 9-inch pie plate. Spread crust evenly with softened butter; chill well. In 10-inch skillet over medium heat, fry bacon slices until crisp and brown. Drain bacon on paper towels and crumble. Preheat oven to 425-degrees. Spread crumbled bacon in prepared piecrust. With wire whisk, beat eggs, cream, salt and nutmeg. Stir in cheese. Pour egg mixture into crust. Bake 15 minutes; turn oven control to 325-degrees; back 35 minutes. Quiche is done when knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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