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This quiche has a satisfying filling and the perfect flaky crust.
two 9-inch quiches
SERVINGS
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup shortening or lard
- Ice water
For the filling:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups broccoli, cooked and drained
- 2 cups grated Swiss cheese
- 1 pound bacon, diced and cooked crisp
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- For the crust: Place flour in bowl. Cut in shortening with fork until mixture resembles crumbs. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until mixture just holds together. Do not knead.
- Divide dough in half. On lightly floured surface, roll out each half into circle slightly larger than 9 inches. Carefully place each pie crust in 9-inch pie pan.
- Crimp edges of pastry, and prick bottom and sides of crust with fork. Set crusts aside. For the filling:
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- In medium saucepan, melt butter. Add and sauté onion until soft and translucent. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In mixing bowl, combine onion, broccoli, cheese, and bacon. Set aside.
- In separate bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, salt, and pepper. Pour over onion mixture, and mix until combined.
- Divide mixture evenly between unbaked pie crusts. Bake for 45 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
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