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Quiche Lorraine II

SUBMITTED BY: MARTY HOLLINGSWORTH

"I think this must be the original quiche - the old standby from which all others derived. This is a really delicious dish."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 13 stars. This recipe average a 3.9 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped ham
  • 1/2 pound Gruyere cheese, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups hot milk

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Line bottom of unbaked pie shell with diced ham and grated cheese.
  3. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally until onions are soft. Spread over ham and cheese in pie shell.
  4. Beat eggs and add salt and nutmeg to taste. Gradually stir in hot milk and heat this mixture over a low flame until it begins to thicken. Pour into shell.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until custard is set and golden on top. Let cool before slicing.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2003 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE
In trying out a variety of quiche recipes from this site, I found this to be one of the best.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2007 by jeaniek
This was the first time I have ever made quiche. I used half & half along with 1 cup of milk.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2005 by Renee Doak
excellent, wil use many more times MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2004 by MYSTICKNIGHT
I'm a total beginer when it comes to cooking but found this recipe to be pretty straight... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2008 by KARENKINM
Some quiche recipes require prebaking the pie crust and other recipes don't mention it. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2008 by kp89dc2
ok. I'd make it again. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2008 by Rachel
This was the first time I ever made quiche. I made it for my husband (who is an wonderful... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2007 by Lisa Marie
I gave this four stars only because I had to add additional seasoning to it (I was afraid it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2007 by Bill
Complete disaster. The pastery didn't cook, The milk didn't evaporate. The custard looked... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2007 by Nikki
Excellent, I cooked it an extra 15 minutes. I didn't have any onions on hand, so I fried up... MORE

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