Quiche Lorraine

To show my state pride, this recipe comes from the magazine Our State: North Carolina, which is obviously the best state! Mixing my southern pride with my love for France, my mother (who is obviously a classy, southern woman) has made this classic French quiche several times and she loves this recipe. I mean, who doesn't love bacon??? We have eaten it on various types of occasions: baby showers, Sunday brunch and Christmas breakfast. 

Ingredients

- 1 (9-inch) pie crust (if you prefer the easier route of getting a store-bought crust. If you would like to make your own pie crust, which is super easy, check out this simple pie crust recipe.)

- 8 slices of bacon cooked crisp and crumbled 

- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded

- 1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped

- 4 large eggs

- 2 cups heavy whipping cream

- 1/4 t salt

- 1/4 t pepper

- 1/8 t cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 425ºF

2. Mold the pie crust to a tart dish and sprinkle the cheese, bacon and onion on the bottom of the crust. 

3. Beat the eggs slightly and mix together the remaining ingredients. Pour the mixture into the dish over the cheese, bacon and onion. 

4. Bake for 15 minutes then reduce the temperature to 300ºF and bake for another 30 minutes or until an inserted knife comes out clean. Let stand for another 10 minutes before cutting.

Bon appétit!