Bacon & Leek Quiche

Prep Time:

Cook Time:

Season:

30 Minutes

Spring

Ingredients

1 leek, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 slices of bacon, sliced
4 large eggs
300 ml heavy cream
40 g gruyere cheese, grated
1 tsp thyme
1/2 tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper, to taste
Pie crust, par-baked

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375F.

Step 2

In a pan pre-cook bacon on medium heat for 10 minutes until golden. Remove and set aside. Add leek, garlic, salt and pepper and cook on medium heat for 7 minutes until caramelized. Set aside to cool.

Step 3

Prepare your custard. In a large bowl whisk eggs, cream, thyme, salt, and pepper. Gently fold in half the cheese.

Step 4

In a par-baked pie crust add cooked leeks and bacon bits. Pour over custard and top with remaining cheese.

Step 5

Bake for 30 minutes until golden and set. Allow to cool for 15 mins, serve and enjoy!