Quiche Lorraine

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2. 2

   Roll out the pie pastry and place it into a 9-inch pie dish. Trim any excess pastry and crimp the edges.

3. 3

   Prick the bottom of the pastry with a fork and pre-bake the crust for 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.

4. 4

   In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove from the skillet, drain on paper towels, and chop into small pieces.

5. 5

   Sprinkle the bacon and shredded Gruyère cheese evenly over the bottom of the pre-baked pastry shell.

6. 6

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until well combined.

7. 7

   Pour the egg mixture over the bacon and cheese in the pastry shell.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the quiche is set and the top is golden brown.

9. 9

   Allow the quiche to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.