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Name: Zucchini Bacon and Gruyere Quiche
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 package 9-inch refrigerated pie dough round 14-15 ounce package; 1/4 pound Bacon coarsely chopped; 2 medium Zucchini halved lengthwise and slice; 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt divided; 3/4 cup Heavy cream; 3/4 cup Whole milk; 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper; 3 large Eggs; 2 ounces Gruyere coarsely grated (1/2 cup)

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INGREDIENTS

1 package 9-inch refrigerated pie dough round ; 14-15 ounce package
1/4 pound Bacon ; coarsely chopped
2 medium Zucchini ; halved lengthwise and slice
1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt ; divided
3/4 cup Heavy cream
3/4 cup Whole milk
1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
3 large Eggs
2 ounces Gruyere ; coarsely grated (1/2 cup)

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 450 degrees

Fit pie dough into a 91/2-inch deep-dish pie plate. Lightly prick dough all over. Bake according to package instructions. Cool on a rack. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.

While crust bakes, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until crisp, about 6 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving fat in skillet.

Add zucchini and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to fat in skillet and saute over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is tender and starting to brown , about 5 minutes, then transfer with slotted spoon to plate.

Heat cream, milk, pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan until mixture reaches a bare simmer, then remove from heat.

Whisk together eggs in a large heatproof bowl, then slowly and gradually whisk in hot cream mixture until combined. Stir in bacon, zucchini, and cheese and pour into pie crust. Bake until filling is just set, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool quiche on rack, about 20 minutes, before cutting. .

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Zucchini Bacon and Gruyere Quiche

1 package 9-inch refrigerated pie dough round 14-15 ounce package
1/4 pound Bacon coarsely chopped
2 medium Zucchini halved lengthwise and slice
1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt divided
3/4 cup Heavy cream
3/4 cup Whole milk
1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
3 large Eggs
2 ounces Gruyere coarsely grated (1/2 cup)

Preheat oven to 450 degrees

Fit pie dough into a 91/2-inch deep-dish pie plate. Lightly prick dough all over. Bake according to package instructions. Cool on a rack. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.

Heat cream, milk, pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan until mixture reaches a bare simmer, then remove from heat.

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (163g)
Recipe Makes: 6 Servings

Calories: 261
Calories from Fat: 201 (77%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 22.3g	30 %
	Saturated Fat 9.7g	48 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 8.3g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 255.5mg		79 %
Sodium 373.7mg		13 %
Potassium 302mg		8 %
Total Carbohydrate 3.3g		1 %
	Dietary Fiber 0.7g	3 %
	Sugars, other 2.6g
Protein 12.5g		18 %
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Calories per serving: 261

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