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Bacon and Leek Quiche
Bacon, leek and cheddar cheese come together in this classic quiche that everyone is sure to love!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 513 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter , cut into cubes and chilled
- 3-4 tablespoons ice water
- For the filling:
- 1 cup half and half (or 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup whole milk)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sliced leek
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 5 lices Bacon , fried and broken in pieces
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese (can also use Swiss or Gruyere)
Instructions
- For the crust:Preheat the oven to 375 F. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the butter and use a pastry blender or two knives to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Sprinkle in the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring with a fork until a rough dough mass is formed. Form the dough into a ball and then flatten into a round disk. Use immediately or wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to two days.
- Roll out the dough into a 12-inch round place it in a lightly greased 9-inch tart pan. Trim away any excess dough spilling over the edges. Prick the bottom and sides of the pastry shell with the tines of a fork. Press a sheet of aluminum foil into the pastry shell. Bake the pastry shell for 20 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes or until the pastry crust is dry but not brown. Remove from the oven and set aside.Reduce the heat to 350 F.
- For the Filling:Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat, add the leek and saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.Combine the half and half, eggs, and salt in a medium bowl and whisk until smooth.Spread the leek into the quiche crust and sprinkle the bacon over it. Pour the half and half/egg mixture over it and then sprinkle the cheddar cheese evenly over the quiche.Bake for 35-40 minutes until lightly browned on top. Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes. Slice into wedges and serve. Enjoy this quiche for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. A simple leafy green salad makes an ideal accompaniment.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
513kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
173mg
(58%)
Sodium
612mg
(26%)
Potassium
200mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1235IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
208mg
(21%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 513
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 513kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 173mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 612mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 200mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1235IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 208mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.