SWEET ONION, GRUYERE AND BACON QUICHE and BLUE CHEESE QUICHE

These two recipes are great if you are looking for a light, quick lunch or dinner, or have overnight guests, and need a delicious breakfast.

SWEET ONION, GRUYERE AND BACON QUICHE

6 slices of bacon
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 large eggs
3/4 cup cream
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup grated gruyere cheese
1 pie crust

Place oven rack in lower third of oven. Heat oven to 425F.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add bacon and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs. Add cream, cornstarch, pepper, salt and nutmeg, then whisk to combine.
Mix cheese into cooled onion-bacon mixture, then spoon the mixture into the pie shell in an even layer. Pour the egg mixture evenly on top.
Bake the quiche for 30 minutes, or until golden brown on top and set in the center. Transfer to a rack to cool before slicing.
Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from The Morning News, January 2008


BLUE CHEESE QUICHE

3 ounces blue cheese
6 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons softened butter
3 tablespoons whipping cream
2 eggs
salt and white pepper
cayenne pepper to taste
1 teaspoon minced green onion tops
9 inch frozen pie crust

Heat oven to 400F.
Thaw pie crust for 15 minutes, pre-bake it for 8 minutes. Take it out, poke holes in the bottom with a fork. Put it back in for 2 minutes. Take it out. Lower the oven to 375F.
Blend the cheese, butter and cream with a fork, then beat in the eggs. Season to taste and stir in the green onion tops.
Pour into a pastry shell and set in upper third of oven. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until quiche has puffed and top has browned.
Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from People, August 2009
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