Bacon, leek and cheese quiche

BACON AND LEEK QUICHE

Bacon, leek and cheese quiche

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pack shortcrust pastry
  • 2 leeks, thinly sliced
  • 10 rashers bacon, roughly chopped
  • 200ml milk
  • 4 eggs
  • Cheddar cheese, grated
  • Salt and pepper
  • Extra virgin olive oil

METHOD

  1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC.
  2. Heat some oil in a frying pan and gently fry the leeks until soft.
  3. Add the bacon to the pan and fry for another couple of miuntes.
  4. Line a quiche dish with the pastry.
  5. Bake the pastry case blind for 10 minutes.
  6. Remove the baking beans and return the case to the oven for another 5- 8 minutes until cooked.
  7. Whisk the milk and eggs together and season with salt and pepper.
  8. Transfer the leek and bacon to the quiche case
  9. Pour over the egg and milk mixtureand sprinkle with grated cheese.
  10. Bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.

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