Ingredients
For the crust
- 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
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
For the crust
- In a large bowl, work the flour and the butter with your hands until you obtain a sand-like texture.
- 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).
- Place in the fridge for 15 minutes wrapped in plastic wrap.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Butter and flour a pie dish.
- Flour a flat surface and spread dough with a rolling pin. Place in dish.
- Prick crust with a fork, add the butter in pieces here and there. Set aside.
For the filling
- In a frying pan, cook over medium heat the onion and the bacon until crispy and brown with 1 Tbsp of butter.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs.
- Add the cream and the milk, beat to combine.
- Add the salt, pepper, and nutmeg and beat a few seconds.
- Add the cooked onion and bacon to the egg mixture. Stir delicately with a spoon.
- Pour mixture on crust and sprinkle with grated cheese.
- Bake for about 45 minutes. (If quiche becomes too brown too quickly, cover with aluminum foil).