Classic Quiche Lorraine Recipe

This simple Classic Quiche Lorraine recipe brings together the wonderfully comforting flavours of buttery shortcrust pastry, smoked bacon and creamy cheese, in the dreamiest of savoury bakes.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 sheets ready-rolled shortcrust pastry
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 brown onion, finely chopped
• 4 rashers bacon, rind removed, finely chopped
• 1 cup grated tasty cheese
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon plain flour
• 300ml cream
• 1/2 cup milk

METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly grease a fluted 3cm deep, 23cm (base), loose-base flan pan.
2. Line base and sides of flan with pastry. Trim excess. Line pastry with baking paper. Half-fill with dried beans or rice. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove paper and beans. Bake a further 10 minutes or until golden.
3. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and bacon. Cook for 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Cool. Sprinkle over pastry. Top with cheese.
4. Reduce oven temperature to 180°C. Whisk remaining ingredients and salt and pepper in a jug. Pour over bacon. Place onto tray. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until set. Stand for 5 minutes.
5. Serve your Classic Quiche Lorraine.

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