As we transition into summer, entertaining makes its move outdoors. Choosing which dishes to serve can prove to be a little tricky, but there are ways incorporate elements into the menu that seem elegant and complex while keeping preparation simple. A dish like Emmi Roth USA’s Quiche Lorraine with Kaltbach Cave-Aged Le Gruyère Switzerland AOC proves that summer simplicity doesn’t mean sacrificing quality.
The flavor profile of the Le Gruyère adds flair to a basic recipe, taking it from bland to bold and giving guests something to savor. Quiche can be made ahead of time, which is ideal when hosting a crowd; can be served with any meal; and brings a level of sophistication that makes for flawless summer fare. A fancy pie plate is all that is needed to dress up this dish.
Quiche Lorraine
Featuring Kaltbach Cave-Aged Le Gruyère Switzerland AOC
Ingredients:
1 unbaked pie crust, 9 inch round
8 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch piece
1/2 cup chopped onion
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
3 eggs
2 egg yolks
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup milk
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
6 ounces Kaltbach Cave-aged Le Gruyère
Method:
- Preheat oven to 325° F
- Bake pie crust 12 minutes and remove from oven
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from pan and drain.
- Blot out some of the oil from the skillet, leaving 1 to 2 teaspoons
- Add leeks, onion, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper
- Cook and stir until tender and browned, 5 to 7 minutes, then set aside
- Whisk eggs, egg yolks, cream and milk together in a large bowl. Add thyme and stir to combine.
- Sprinkle 1/3 onion-leek mixture on the bottom of the baked crust. Top with 1/3 cooked bacon and 1/3 Kaltbach Le Gruyère cheese. Ladle in half the egg mixture. Sprinkle with 1/3 the onion-leek mixture, 1/3 bacon, and 1/3 cheese. Pour in remaining egg mixture and top with remaining onion-leek mixture, bacon, and cheese.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the custard is golden brown, puffed, and set yet still slightly wiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
