Ingredients
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0.5 (14 ounce) package frozen puff pastry (use half of a 397 gram)
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2 -3 tablespoons butter
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1 large onion, chopped
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2 -3 fresh minced garlic cloves
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8 slices bacon, cooked and chopped (can use more if desired)
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4 eggs
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2 cups whipping cream (unwhipped)
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salt (start with 1/2 teaspoon)
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pepper
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1 pinch nutmeg
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1 pinch cayenne pepper
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1 1/2 cups grated swiss cheese
Instructions
- Set oven to 425 degrees (will reduce oven temperature later).
- Prepare a 9-inch (deep-dish) pie plate.
- In a frypan, melt butter and saute onion and garlic (if using) until soft.
- In a large bowl, combine eggs, whipping cream and spices; beat until very well combined.
- Roll out pastry to fit the pie plate.
- Sprinkle the onion/garlic mixture into the bottom of the pie shell, then chopped bacon then top with grated cheese.
- Carefully pour the egg mixture on top.
- Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes.
- Reduce heat to 300 degrees, and bake for about another 35-40 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.