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Quiche Lorraine By: Jamie W.

Recipe Story

My 23-month-old daughter, Madison, was diagnosed with CF at birth. She is an amazing little girl and a born fighter. We have been very blessed that she has not had any respiratory issues related to CF, but she struggles greatly with digestion issues and gaining weight.

Ingredients

  • 1 homemade or store bought pie crust
  • 6 slices of bacon
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 c milk
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 c shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • Add All Ingredients

Directions

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes

  1. Prepare pastry for single-crust pie using your favorite recipe or follow the directions on a store-bought crust.

  2. In a large skillet cook bacon till crisp. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings.

  3. Crumble bacon; set aside.

  4. Cook sliced onion in reserved drippings till tender but not brown; drain.

  5. In a medium mixing bowl stir together eggs, milk, salt and a dash of nutmeg.

  6. Stir in the crumbled bacon and onion.

  7. Toss together shredded cheese and flour. Add to egg mixture; mix well.

  8. Pour egg mixture into the hot, baked pastry shell.

  9. Bake in the 325 degree oven for 35 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. If necessary, cover edge of crust with foil to prevent overbrowning.

  10. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

  • Servings: 6
  • Amount per serving:
    • Calories: 575
    • Fat: 37 g
    • Sodium: 702 mg
    • Protein: 20 g
    • Calcium: 329 mg

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