Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (15g)
  • 4 ounces bacon, diced (115g)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped (approx. 150g)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk (240ml)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (120ml)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded (approx. 100g)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C/Gas Mark 5).
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and onion and cook until bacon is crisp and onion is softened, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off excess grease.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until well combined.
  4. Sprinkle the Gruyère cheese over the bottom of the pie dish. Spread the bacon and onion mixture evenly over the cheese.
  5. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bacon, onion, and cheese.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the quiche is set and golden brown. A knife inserted near the centre should come out clean, or with just a little wobbly custard sticking.
  7. Let the quiche cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.