Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 unit

Pie crust

well chilled

1 tbsp

Butter

softened

12 slice

Bacon

4 unit

Eggs

0.25 lb

Swiss cheese

shredded

2 cup

Heavy cream

0.75 tsp

Salt

0.13 tsp

Nutmeg

Step 1
~6 min

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

Step 2
~6 min

Spread the chilled pie crust with softened butter or margarine.

Step 3
~6 min

In a medium skillet, fry bacon over medium heat until crisp.

Step 4
~6 min

Drain the fried bacon on paper towels.

Step 5
~6 min

Crumble the drained bacon.

Step 6
~6 min

Sprinkle the crumbled bacon evenly into the prepared pie crust.

Step 7
~6 min

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, shredded Swiss cheese, heavy cream, salt, and nutmeg.

Step 8
~6 min

Pour the egg mixture carefully over the bacon in the pie crust.

Step 9
~6 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Step 10
~6 min

Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 25 minutes, or until the custard is set and the crust is golden brown.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 11
~6 min

Let cool slightly before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Blind bake the crust for a crispier bottom.

Use different types of cheese for varied flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 min

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead and reheated

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Pairs well with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad
Fruit salad
Asparagus

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Lorraine, France

Cultural Significance

A classic dish of French cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Easter
Thanksgiving

Occasion Tags

Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Party
Holiday

Popularity Score

75/100

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