Basic Quiche

PREPARATION TIME: 10 MIN

COOKING TIME: 35 MIN

SERVINGS : 6

INGREDIENTS

• 1 prebaked deep 9-inch pie crust
• 4 eggs
• 375 ml (1 ½ cups) light cream (5% or 10%) or evaporated milk
• Filling ingredients of your choice (see
  the variants)

PREPARATION

• Spread the filling on the prebaked
  pie crust. Whisk the eggs and cream in a
  medium bowl. Pour the egg mixture over the
  pie crust.
• Bake in the oven preheated to 350°F until
  a knife inserted in the centre comes out
  clean, for 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes
  before serving.

Variations:

• Quiche Lorraine: Combine 6 slices crumbled crisp bacon, 1 cup (250 ml) shredded Swiss cheese, 1/4 cup (60 ml) finely chopped green onion, 1/4 tsp. (1 ml) ground nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp. (1 ml) dry mustard.
• Mushroom Quiche: Combine 1 cup (250 ml) sautéed sliced mushrooms, 1/2 cup (125 ml) shredded Cheddar cheese, and 1 tsp. (5 ml) dried thyme.
• Ham and Cheese Quiche: Garnish with 3/4 cup (175 ml) Swiss cheese, 3/4 cup (175 ml) diced cooked ham, 1/4 cup (50 ml) chopped red or green bell pepper, and 2 tsp. (10 ml) chopped fresh chives.

Tips: To pre-bake the pie shell, line the unbaked shell with a 12-inch (30 cm) square of aluminum foil. Fill with raw rice or dried beans or peas. This will help to prevent shrinkage. Cover rim of the shell with aluminum foil. Bake in the oven preheated to 450 °F (230 °C) for about 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Lift out foil and rice. Let cool on a wire rack.

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