Classic Quiche Lorraine

From Cooking for Dummies by Bryan Miller, Marie Rama

Place oven rack in lowest position. Preheat to 375F.

Heat skillet over medium heat. Sautee until crisp
3 strips bacon
Remove and drain on paper towels.

In the same pan, reserve
1 tbsp bacon fat
and cook until wilted
1 small onion, diced

In
one 9-inch pie crust in pan
crumble bacon, add onion and
➜ 1/2 c cubed Gruyere or Swiss cheese

In a bowl, whisk together
➜ 3 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 c heavy cream or half-and-half
1/2 c milk
2 tbsp minced parsley
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper

Pour egg mixture into pie crust.

Place on baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes, until firm.