Lion House Quiche

Lion House Quiche Lorraine

1 - 9 inch unbaked pie crust

1 c. (4 oz we use a little more than that) shredded Swiss cheese, can use Gruyere cheese

6 sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled

3/4 c. ham, minced

2 green onions, sliced and chopped

1/2 green pepper, chopped

3 eggs, slightly beaten (my husband uses 5 to 6)

1 c. light cream (use a little more, but not too much!)

1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. dry mustard

Bake unpricked pastry shell for 5 min. at 425 degrees F. Remove from oven and arrange cheese, bacon, and ham in bottom of shell.  Sprinkle with green onion and green pepper.  

In medium bowl combine eggs, cream, lemon peel, salt, and dry mustard.  Pour evenly over cheese mixture.  Bake at 325 F. for 45 min. or until set.  Remove from heat and let stand about 10 min. before serving.