Mom's Kitchen

Quiche au Fromage de Gruyere
	Ingredients One 8 " partially cooked pastry shell placed on a baking sheet 3 eggs 1.5-2 cups milk or Half and Half 2-4 oz (1/2 to 1 cup) of grated Swiss or Gruyere cheese 1/2 teaspoon of salt Pinch of pepper Pinch of nutmeg 1-2 Tablespoons butter, cut into pea-sized dots Optional: You can vary the ingredients as you wish. For example, chopped drained spinach, broccoli, lightly browned chopped red onion and or garlic. Parsley and other fresh herbs are nice too-just chop them and add to egg mixture.	Instructions The Pastry Cut bacon into pieces about an inch long and ¼ inch wide. Simmer for 5 minutes in the water. Rinse in cold water. Dry on paper towels. Brown lightly in a skillet. Press bacon pieces into bottom of pastry shell. The Filling Beat the eggs, cream or cream and milk, and seasonings in a missing bowl until blended. Stir the cheese into the mixture. Check seasonings. Pour into pastry shell and distribute the butter pieces on top. Cooking Preheat oven to 375 degrees Set in the upper third of preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until quiche has puffed and lightly browned. Slide quiche onto a hot platter and serve.
More simply, Swiss Cheese Quiche, this differs from Quiche Loraine in its use of cheese. Serves 4-6