Mom's French Cheese Pie - Quiche Lorraine

"My mom's favorite pie cookbook is the old Farm Journal's "Complete Pie Cookbook" from 1965… and her copy is well-used and loved, full of clippings and hand-written notes. This recipe is based on the one from there, with modifications to her taste. Simple, easy, and delicious, it's a favorite on the mornings after Thanksgiving and Christmas!"
 
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Ready In:
1hr
Ingredients:
9
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cook the bacon until it is crisp, remove it from the pan and set it aside, then drain the fat while reserving 1 tablespoon of it in the pan.
  • Add the onion and gently cook it until it is tender, but is not browned.
  • In a bowl, combine the eggs, light cream or half & half, salt, and pepper.
  • Crumble or roughly chop the bacon to your preference.
  • Place the pie shell in a pie plate.
  • Place the bacon, onion, and cheese in the bottom if the pie shell/crust, then pour the egg mixture over.
  • Bake in the preheated 375 degree F oven for about 45 minutes, or until the quiche is firm and lightly browned.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes, then serve immediately. Makes 6 servings.

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  1. I have cooked this numerous times and it always turns out 100% delicious and very well received.
     
  2. Meltingly good!
     
  3. Love it!! Sis
     
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