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Double-Crust Onion Quiche

By: Ruth Lee 
"'In summer, our electric farm fencing business keeps us hopping, and I tend to fix quick meals like this hearty pie for husband Doug and me,' relates Ruth Lee of Troy, Ontario. 'I keep pie pastry on hand in the refrigerator or freezer just for this dish.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (2)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 large onion, quartered then sliced
  • 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs. Add the cheese, onion, bacon, salt and pepper; mix well. Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom crust. Add egg mixture. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges; cut slits in top.
  2. Cover edges loosely with foil. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes. Remove foil; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until the crust is golden brown. Refrigerate leftovers.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2009 by MollyBrook Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
My mom made this for Christmas brunch last year...minus the bacon for myself and my sister. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2008 by KITTYfang   view full review
I think I'd have liked this better if the onions were chopped fine.

 

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