⏳ Yield & Time

Yield: 6 servings

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

🍽 Ingredients

• 1 1 sheet of puff pastry
• 3 3 large eggs
• 1 cup 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup 1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese
• 1/4 cup 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
• 1 cup 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
• 1/2 cup 1/2 cup cooked vegetables (peas, carrots, etc.)
• to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper

📖 Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This is crucial for a perfectly baked quiche!
2. On a lightly floured surface, gently roll out your puff pastry sheet to about 12 inches in diameter. If it's store-bought it's important to handle it gently, it can be quite delicate. Don't stretch it!
3. Carefully transfer the puff pastry to a 9-inch pie dish. Gently press it into the bottom and up the sides. Trim any excess pastry; I like to pinch it to create a nice edge. If you're feeling fancy, you can even crimp it!
4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, 1 cup of heavy cream, 1/2 cup of grated Gruyere cheese, a pinch of salt, and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper. Don't be shy with the pepper! A little black pepper goes a long way and it's important for taste!
5. Add in the filling ingredients. I usually use about 1 cup of cooked and crumbled bacon, 1/2 cup of chopped cooked vegetables (like peas, or maybe chopped carrots), and 1/4 cup of chopped fresh chives. I'm very creative when it comes to quiche fillings!
6. Pour the egg mixture evenly into the pastry crust. Make sure the filling is level across. It's an important step when it comes to even cooking, you don't want one part burnt and other part uncooked!
7. Carefully transfer the assembled quiche to the preheated oven. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set. You can use a knife to check it. If the knife comes out clean it's done. Otherwise give it another 5 minutes.
8. Once baked, let the quiche cool slightly before slicing and serving. It’s best served warm, but it's also delightful cold. The key is to not rush the cooling process!
9. Enjoy! Serve with a simple salad, maybe a side of roasted vegetables or some fresh fruit—it's your quiche, make it a party!

📝 Notes

• Feel free to adjust the amount of vegetables and cheese according to your preference.
• If you don't have fresh chives, you can use dried chives instead.
• Make sure your puff pastry is completely thawed before using it to avoid issues with baking