Mushroom & Bacon Quiche

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Mix all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour with salt, and crumble the butter into the flour mixture. Alternatively, this can be done in a food processor.

Step 2

Bring the dough together with water and let it rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Press the dough into a greased tart pan with a 24 cm diameter, and poke holes in the dough with a fork.

Step 4

Pre-bake the dough in a preheated oven at 175°C (fan-forced) for 10 minutes, after which it will be ready to be filled and baked.

Step 5

Fry the bacon until crispy in a pan, then remove from the heat and set aside.

Step 6

Melt butter and olive oil in the same pan over high heat and sauté the mushrooms, stirring constantly, until golden.

Step 7

Lower the heat to medium, add the onions, and sauté until soft.

Step 8

Whisk the eggs with thyme, crème fraîche, heavy cream, salt, and pepper.

Step 9

Chop the bacon into smaller pieces and mix it with the mushrooms, onions, and grated cheese into the filling mixture.

Step 10

Pour the filling into the pre-baked tart crust and bake the tart in the oven at 175°C (fan-forced) for about 35 minutes, until the tart is firm and golden.

Step 11

Serve with a sprinkle of fresh thyme.