Quiche with Ramps, Bacon and Gruyere
User Reviews
4.5
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4 -6 servings
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Course
Main Course, Breakfast, Baked Goods, Others
Quiche with Ramps, Bacon and Gruyere
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A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.
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Ingredients
- 1 pie crust a frozen deep-dish one is fine, whole, unbaked
- 1 ramps about 12 medium, chopped into 1 inch pieces, white bulb and green leaf separated, small bunch
- 5 lices Bacon for a vegetarian version, substitute 1 1/2 cups mushrooms
- 4 egg large
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream half-and-half or whole milk
- salt to taste, kosher salt and freshly cracked
- black pepper to taste, kosher salt and freshly cracked
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg grated (optional, fresh
- 1 1/2 cups gruyere cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF
- If using homemade, roll out the pie crust and press it into a large fluted deep dish pie or tart pan.
- Chop the bacon into large bite-sized pieces and fry in a large skillet over medium heat until cooked, but still chewy, 7 minutes. Set aside to cool. Remove all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the pan and add white ramp bulbs. Cook on medium until soft and slightly caramelized, 3 minutes. Add green ramp leaves and cook until wilted, 1 minute more. Remove and set aside to cool.
- Whisk the eggs and milk in a large bowl and season with salt, pepper and a small grating of fresh nutmeg, if using.
- To the pie shell, evenly sprinkle in half the cooled bacon, ramps and cheese. Pour over the egg mixture. Add the rest of the bacon, ramps and cheese.
- Bake on a foil-lined baking tray for 40-45 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before cutting.
Notes
- If ramps are not available, substitute scallions and add add one chopped garlic clove.
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Overall Rating
4.5
12 reviews
Excellent
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