Dough
- 1 cup flour plus 2 Tbsp.
- 5 Tbsp. unsalted butter cold, cut into pieces
- ¼ cup water cold
- ⅛ tsp. salt
Filling
- 5 eggs large
- 5 slices bacon thick cut
- ¾ cup Gruyere
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- 1 pinch nutmeg
Prepare the crust:
Preheat oven to 375°F
Place flour, butter and salt in a food processor and pulse until the mixture becomes a coarse meal. Slowly add the water 1 tablespoon at a time until the mixture comes together like a ball.
Place on a lightly floured surface and flatten out to form a 12" disc. Fit into a quiche pan. Freeze for 30 minutes.
Put a piece of parchment paper on the top of the dough, and top with pie weights.
Bake for 15 minutes.
Remove from oven, and remove pie weights and parchment paper. Brush bottom and sides with one beaten egg while still hot.
Prepare the filling:
While the dough is baking, cook bacon slices in a pan until almost crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. When cooled, chop into ½ inch pieces.
In the bowl of a mixer beat 4 remaining eggs and add heavy cream, pepper, and nutmeg.
Beat until it begins to thicken, and it is a light yellow color.
Assemble the quiche and bake:
Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 211mg | Potassium: 108mg | Vitamin A: 825IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 1.3mg