Quiche is a savory French treat that is commonly served for brunch, lunch, or as an appetizer. Gruyere, egg, heavy cream, and bacon combine in this richly flavored, creamy custard. Those who attended my rehearsal dinner will probably remember the delicious mini-quiches that my talented sister-in-law Andrea prepared for our guests. This is an adaptation of her basic recipe. I recently served this for a baby shower, and have also made it for Sunday brunch.
I'm a little lazy - I don't find it worth my time to make homemade pie crust, and typically use a frozen pie shell instead. However, if you are more motivated than me, you can line a ceramic pie plate with pastry
and pre-bake for 5 minutes at 450 degrees before adding the other ingredients. If you can't find gruyere cheese, Swiss cheese may be substituted.
