Ingredients

 

For the crust:

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1 1/3 cups + 4 Tbsp flour

1 stick soft butter 

1 egg

1 to 2 Tbsp water

A pinch of salt

2 Tbsp butter in pieces

 

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For the filling:

 

1 onion, diced

2.5 oz bacon bits or diced ham

1 Tbsp butter 

3 eggs

3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

3/4 cup milk

1/4 tsp nutmeg

Salt and pepper

Grated cheese

 

 

Instructions

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For the crust:

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1- In a large bowl, work the flour and the butter with your hands until you obtain a sand-like texture.

 

2 - Add the egg, the water, and the salt. Work with hands until dough comes together and form a ball (add more water if dough doesn't come together).

 

3 - Place in the fridge for 15 minutes wrapped in plastic wrap.

 

4 - Preheat oven to 350°F.

 

5 - Butter and flour a pie dish.

 

6 - Flour a flat surface and spread dough with a rolling pin. Place in dish.

 

7 - Prick crust with a fork, add the butter in pieces here and there. Set aside. ​​

 

 

For the filling:

 

1 - In a frying pan, cook over medium heat the onion and the bacon until crispy and brown with 1 Tbsp of butter.

 

2 - In a bowl, beat the eggs.

 

3 - Add the cream and the milk, beat to combine.

 

4 - Add the salt, pepper, and nutmeg and beat a few seconds.

 

5 - Add the cooked onion and bacon to the egg mixture. Stir delicately with a spoon.

 

6 - Pour mixture on crust and sprinkle with grated cheese.

 

7 - Bake for about 45 minutes. (If quiche becomes too brown too quickly, cover with aluminum foil).