Quiche Lorraine - Lightened

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Quiche is an easy, tasty dish to make for brunch or lunch for guests. The classic is made with rich butter pastry and cream and whole eggs in the filling.

Ingredients

• Filling:
• 2 eggs ) or 3-4 eggs
• 3 egg whites )
• 3 ⁄4 cup (175 mL) milk
• 1 ⁄2 tsp (2 mL) herbes de Provence (available in spice aisle)
• 4 slices extra-lean Canadian back bacon (or any bacon), chopped
• 1 ⁄2 cup (125 mL) grated 2-year-old cheddar cheese
• 2 green onions, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

FILLING:

4. For filling, whisk together eggs and egg whites, evaporated milk and herbes de Provence; set aside. Sprinkle bottom of crust with bacon, cheese and green onions. Gently pour egg mixture overtop.

5. Bake for about 20 minutes or until knife inserted in centre comes out clean. Let cool slightly before serving.


Serves 6 to 8