Today was a day filled with emails, errands, playing mom’s taxi and getting the ever present to-do-list done! Yes, we all have days where the last thing on our mind is food. Lorene has been accepted to medical school at the University of Stellenbosch and with all the celebrations ( we are so excited for her) and the paperwork involved with her admission, the pantry is empty and the inspiration is lacking.
‘What to feed the family?’ is a question we as mom’s ask ourselves a few times a day ( if you have a teenager boy that does not stop growing or eating). Sometimes I wish they could survive on hugs and kisses!
Rejoice with your family in the beautiful land of life.
Albert Einstein
Time is of the essence on a day like today, so this easy, quick and foolproof quiche will still the hunger pains and have the entire family asking for more. Perfect for late breakfast, early lunch or even a simple dinner, this easy quiche will not disappoint. Even the men in your house will love it! Yes, these days real men eat quiche.
You can make any adjustment to your filling: chicken, broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped spinach, chives, chorizo, different cheeses, but a classic bacon and mushroom quiche stays our family favorite. Do not be put off by the homemade cheese crust. It is so easy to make and also freezes very well. Make an extra crust, blind bake it and freeze it for another hectic busy day!
With the flaky, cheesy, buttery crust and just-set creamy filling, this quiche is sure to please no matter what the occasion. You will find this simple and decadent quiche downright delicious. What do the French say? Bon Appetite.
Perfect Quiche Recipe
INGREDIENTS
Crust:
1 cup All-purpose flour
1/2 cup softened Butter
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
Filling:
1 1/2 cup bacon, chopped
1 1/2 cup mushrooms, chopped or sliced
Savory Custard:
3 Eggs
1 Cup Whole Milk
1/2 Cup Sour Cream
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1/2 Cup grated White cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh herbs (chives,parsley), chopped
You can use any ingredients for the filling. Here are some ideas
Turkey bacon and broccoli
Cheddar, pancetta and thyme
Butternut squash and kale
Spinach and feta cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
Crust:
1. Place the flour, butter and grated cheese in a food processor and mix together until a ball of dough forms and cleanly leaves the sides of the bowl.
2. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 375 F.Roll out dough, and place in a 9 inch pie/quiche pan. Use a fork to prick holes over the bottom of the pastry. Line base and sides with baking paper. Fill with rice or dried beans ( this stops pastry rising during cooking).
4. Bake crust in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and remove baking paper and rice/ beans before filling.
Filling:
1. Fry the bacon and mushrooms until cooked. Set aside
2. Mix together the eggs, milk, sour cream, lemon juice and cheese
3. Add salt, pepper and herbs to taste
4. Spoon the bacon and mushrooms ( or any other filling you want) into the prepared crust
5. Slowly pour over the egg mixture
6. Bake for a further 30 minutes until golden brown and cooked