Smoky bacon and leek quiche

Name: Smoky bacon and leek quiche
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 4 h
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, French
Ingredients: 250g/9oz plain flour, plus extra for dusting; 125g/4oz unsalted butter, cubed, at room temperature, plus extra for greasing; 50g/1¾oz parmesan, finely grated; pinch salt; 1 free-range egg, separated; 1 tbsp olive oil; 150g/5½oz smoked bacon lardons; 4 leeks, washed, trimmed, quartered lengthways and finely sliced; freshly ground black pepper; 3 large free-range eggs; 200ml/7fl oz double cream; 50g/1¾oz mature cheddar, grated; sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Prep:2hCook:2h

A real treat for summer lunches and picnics, or even a fancy weekend dinner gathering, this delicious bacon and leek quiche has parmesan in the pastry for a rich, savoury flavour.

Updated at: Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:42:40 GMT