Broccoli Bacon Cheese Quiche

Ingredients

Makes 2 quiches

• 2 pie crusts
• 8oz cooked bacon, chopped
• 3 cups (12oz) shredded cheese (cheddar/swiss or both)
• 1 1/2 cups broccoli, cooked but still firm, dried and chopped
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 6 eggs (plus 1 yolk for brushing crusts)
• 1 small onion, grated
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, grated
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white or black pepper

Directions

1. Prepare the crusts according to package directions (also ignore directions and pierce with a fork before baking).
2. Preheat oven to 375°F
3. While still warm, brush with beaten egg yolk.
4. Divide cheese and sprinkle onto the crusts.
5. Divide bacon and broccoli and add on top of the cheese.
6. Whisk together cream, eggs, onion, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
7. Divide mixture and pour into the crusts.
8. Bake 30 to 40 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Source: Adapted from The Joy of Cooking 75th anniversary edition (2006) pg. 108