Julia Child's Quiche Lorraine - Adapted

Name: Julia Child's Quiche Lorraine - Adapted
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 1 quiche, 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 -4 ounces lean bacon; 9 in. unbaked pastry shells; 3 eggs; 2 cups cream; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 pinch pepper; 1 pinch nutmeg; 1 -2 tablespoon butter, cut into pea-sized dots

Submitted by Chef #880889

"This is the original quiche, which was more of a custard, without cheese. It is so rich it will wow your guests! In the original recipe the bacon is boiled for 5 minutes (to remove the smoke flavor) then drained and cooked crisp about 3 minutes --no need to do this if you don't have the time!"

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 8
Yields:: 1 quiche
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

3 -4 ounces lean bacon
9 in. unbaked pastry shells
3 eggs
2 cups cream
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
1 pinch pepper
1 pinch nutmeg
1 -2 tablespoon butter, cut into pea-sized dots

directions

Preheat oven to 375°F Bake pie crust for 5 minutes, so that it is partially cooked.
Brown bacon in a skillet. Drain on paper towels. Press pieces into bottom of pastry shell.
In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, cream, and seasonings until blended. Check seasonings. Pour into pastry shell; dot top with butter.
Set in upper third of preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the quiche has puffed and browned.