medium leek (white and pale green parts only), halved lengthwise, thinly sliced
4
eggs
3/4 cup
milk
175 mL
1/2 cup
5% light cream salt and white pepper to taste
125 mL
1
deep dish pie crust (9-in./23-cm)
1 cup
grated Cheddar cheese
250 mL
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350° F (180°C). Place bacon in large non-stick skillet set over medium heat. Cook until bacon is crisp. Drain away all but 1 tbsp (15 mL) fat. Add shallots and leek to skillet and cook until tender, about 5 min. Cool mixture to room temperature.
Step 2
Meanwhile, in bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, salt and pepper. Spread half the bacon mixture in bottom of pie shell; sprinkle with half the cheese. Pour in egg mixture. Spread remaining bacon mixture on top; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Step 3
Bake 40 to 45 min., or until egg is set. Let quiche stand 5 min. before slicing and serving.
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