Quiche Lorraine - cooking recipe

Ingredients

9-inch pie shell, homemade or frozen (already made)
1 egg white
1/4 lb. bacon
2 c. milk or cream
3 eggs
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper
fresh grated nutmeg
1 tsp. chopped chives
1/2 c. diced Swiss cheese

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Brush pie shell with egg white and prick it well.
Chop bacon into 1-inch lengths.
Cook bacon in heavy skillet, stirring constantly, until the fat is almost rendered out but the bacon is not yet crisp.
Drain on paper towels.
Scald milk or cream, cool slightly then beat together with eggs, salt, pepper, nutmeg and chives.
Sprinkle the bacon and cheese in the bottom of the pie shell.
Pour the custard mixture over it.
Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
For doneness, you may test as for custard (put a knife in the center of pie, if it comes out clean, it is done).