Cremini Mushroom, Bacon, And Shallot Crustless Quiche

Serves: 2

Catharine Rutherford

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

51

Spice

59

Sweetness

55

Sourness

37

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

4 tbsps

Unsalted Butter

2 cups

Half-And-Half

2 large

Egg

2 large

Egg Yolk

Directions:

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

2

Cook the bacon in a medium skillet, over medium-high heat until just crisp

3

Transfer to paper towels to drain

4

Discard all but 2 tablespoons of the fat in the pan

5

Add 2 tablespoons butter, the mushrooms and 1/2 teaspoon salt

6

Cook, stirring over medium heat, until the mushroom juices evaporate, about 7 to 10 minutes

7

Add the shallots and cook until tender and mushrooms are golden, about 3 minutes more

8

Add the garlic and parsley

9

Remove from heat, cool slightly

10

Brush a 9-inch glass or ceramic pie pan with the remaining butter and sprinkle evenly with the grated Parmesan

11

Place pan on a baking sheet

12

Scatter half the Gruyere into the pan and crumble the bacon on top

13

Add 3/4 of the mushrooms, then the remaining cheese

14

Whisk the half-and-half, eggs and yolks in large glass measuring cup

15

Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste

16

Pour the custard over the fillings

17

Top with remaining mushroom mixture and sprinkle with chives

18

Bake until the quiche is just set in the center, about 40 to 50 minutes

19

Cool completely on a rack before serving