Bacon and Leek Quiche Recipe

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Bacon and Leek Quiche
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  1. Make the crust: In a food processor, pulse the 2 1/2 cups of flour with the salt. Add the butter and pulse until it is the size of small peas. Add the egg yolk and ice water and pulse until the pastry is moistened. Turn the pastry out onto a floured work surface and knead 2 or 3 times, just until smooth. Pat the pastry into 2 disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. On a floured surface, roll 1 disk of the pastry to a 12-inch round. Ease the pastry into a 10-inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom without stretching. Trim the excess and use it to patch any holes. Refrigerate the tart shell for 10 minutes. Repeat with the remaining pastry.
  3. Line the tart shells with foil and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake the tart shells for 30 minutes, just until dry. Remove the foil and pie weights and bake the crusts for about 15 minutes longer, until they are dry and golden. Transfer the tart pans to 2 sturdy baking sheets.
  4. Meanwhile, make the filling: In a large skillet, cook the bacon over moderately high heat, stirring, until browned and crisp, about 7 minutes. Drain the bacon, leaving 1 tablespoon of the fat in the pan. Add the leeks and thyme to the skillet, season with salt and white pepper, and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the leeks are softened but not browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool. Stir in the bacon and cheese.
  5. Divide the bacon and leek filling between the tart shells. In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the egg yolks and heavy cream. Season lightly with salt and white pepper. Pour the custard into the tart shells and bake for about 30 minutes, rotating the sheet halfway through for even baking, until puffed and lightly browned. Transfer the quiches to a rack and let cool for 15 minutes. Remove the rings, cut the quiches into wedges, and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1152.53 Kcal (4825 kJ)
Calories from fat 811.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 90.17g 139%
Cholesterol 438.32mg 146%
Sodium 946.6mg 39%
Potassium 475.76mg 10%
Total Carbs 49.55g 17%
Sugars 2.3g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2.64g 11%
Protein 36.48g 73%
Vitamin C 6.2mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 2.8mg 15%
Calcium 514.6mg 51%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 316.14 Kcal (1324 kJ)
Calories from fat 222.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.73g 139%
Cholesterol 120.23mg 146%
Sodium 259.65mg 39%
Potassium 130.5mg 10%
Total Carbs 13.59g 17%
Sugars 0.63g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.73g 11%
Protein 10.01g 73%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 0.8mg 15%
Calcium 141.1mg 51%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 30
    Points
  • 32
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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