Herbed Quiche with Heirloom Tomatoes
Quiche with herb overload! It takes the dish to another level. You must try to experience it.
Ingredients
| For the crust | ||
| Self | rising flour | |
| Butter sticks | 2 Medium , cubed | |
| Fried bacon slices | 8 Medium , chopped | |
| Sour cream | 3 1/4 Cup (52 tbs) | |
| For dusting | ||
| Self | rising flour | |
| For the filling | ||
| Eggs | 5 Medium | |
| Milk | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Sour cream | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Grated parmesan cheese | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Grated white cheddar cheese | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Fresh oregano leaves | 1 Teaspoon , finely chopped | |
| Fresh chives | 1 Teaspoon , finely chopped | |
| Flat italian parsley | 1 Tablespoon , finely chopped | |
| Fresh basil leaves | 1 Tablespoon , chiffonade | |
| Crushed black pepper | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1 Pinch | |
| Heirloom tomatoes | 2 Medium , sliced | |
| For garnish | ||
| Mixed herbs | 1 Tablespoon |
Directions
GETTING READY
1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
For the crust
2. In a mixing bowl combine self-rising flour with cold butter, using a hand mixer blend until crumbly.
3. Add the fried bacon and give it a stir, add sour cream and stir until well combined.
4. Transfer the mixture onto a floured worktop; bring the mixture together to form dough.
5. Once done using a rolling pin, roll the dough into 9 inch circle.
6. Once done place it on the pie plate and press the edges. Cut the extra dough and set aside. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
For the filling
7. In a mixing bowl combine eggs, milk, sour cream, grated parmesan and white cheddar cheese.
8. Add fresh oregano, chives, basil and flat leaf parsley. Season with black pepper and salt.
9. Using a whisk, whisk everything until well combined.
10. Pour the filling into the pie crust and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
11. After 15 minutes remove the quiche and layer the sliced heirloom tomatoes on top.
12. Continue to bake for 20 minutes. Once done remove and sprinkle fresh herbs on top.
SERVING
13. Serve the Herbed Quiche with Heirloom Tomatoes hot.
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 891Calories from Fat 624
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 71 g109.2%
Saturated Fat 41 g205%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 1214 mg50.58%
Total Carbohydrates 45 g15%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 8 g
Protein 23 g46%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
