Rachel Rays Basic Quiche Recipes

INDIVIDUAL QUICHES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F and position racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven
• In a medium-size skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until brown and crispy, 6-8 minutes
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate
• In a large bowl, combine the half-and-half, eggs, egg yolks, thyme, salt, pepper and nutmeg
• Lightly spray the muffin tins with cooking spray
• Roll the puff pastry sheet out on a lightly floured work surface into a 9"x12" rectangle
• Cut the rectangle into 6 equal squares and place each square into the each muffin round so that the dough extends slightly over the top of the muffin tin
• Divide the Gruyere, spinach and bacon between each of the cups and fill them with the egg custard just to the top of the cup line
• Fold each overlapping corner of each square over top of the filling to enclose it
• You can bake the quiches immediately or freeze and bake them later
• Pop the quiches into the oven and bake about 20 minutes, switching the position of the tins halfway through baking, until the filling is puffed and the crust is golden brown
• Serve with your favorite salad alongside

RACHEL RAY'S BASIC QUICHE RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. If using fresh pie crust, line a deep pie plate or quiche dish with it.
• 2. Whisk the eggs in a large bowl and add the milk and cream. Whisk together thoroughly and then stir in the herbs and seasonings.
• 3. Sprinkle grated cheese on bottom of crust. If using any of the optional ingredients, sprinkle them on the bottom of the pie crust, too. Make sure your pie plate is large enough to hold everything. You may need to cut back on the cheese or a little of the milk if you use a lot of optional ingredients.
• 4. Pour the mixture into the pie crust and bake for 30 minutes. If the quiche still has a liquidy and jiggly center, bake for another 10 minutes. If firm, remove from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving. Quiche can be served at room temperature.
• 5. If crust edges get dark, cover them with foil or a pie crust guard and keep cooking until the center of the quiche is set. I normally have to cook mine for 35-40 minutes in a deep-dish quiche plate.

1-2-3 BASIC QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a small skillet saute onion in a little oil until tender, set aside to cool.
• In a medium mixing bowl stir together eggs, milk, mustard, salt, pepper, cheese, and onions. Pour mixture into pie shell and bake until knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes.