quiche Lorraine

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  • Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
2 c sifted flour1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp sugar1/2 c. butter chilled (plus up to 3 T shortening)5 T cold water (less)6-8 eggs (depending on size of eggs and pie plates)4 c milk and cream (or evap. milk, e.g., 2 c light cream, 2 c whole milk)1 tsp. saltdash pepperdash nutmeg (I freshly grate some into the filling)2 c grated Swiss cheese
Directions
Mix as for pie crust, cutting butter into four, salt and sugar, then adding cold water as needed. Roll out and fit into 2 9" pie pans. Prick with fork. Bake at 400 for 10 minutes.

Beat eggs with other ingredients and then add cheese. Pour into pastry shells. Bake at 375 for 45-50 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving. Can add onion, bacon, ham, but I rarely do. Good warm or cold.

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PATTYINATHENS.

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 329.5
  • Total Fat: 23.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 172.4 mg
  • Sodium: 439.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 18.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
  • Protein: 11.5 g

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