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Traditional French Mushroom and Smoked Beef Quiche


Ingredients:

  • For the short pastry:
    • 200 grams all-purpose flour
    • 100 grams butter
    • 30 grams cold water
    • 5 grams salt
  • For the filling:
    • 50 grams shiitake mushrooms
    • 50 grams white fungus
    • 50 grams Portobello mushrooms
    • 50 grams French mushrooms
    • 100 grams bacon
    • 20 grams Gruyère cheese
    • 2 medium eggs
    • 1 medium yellow onion
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
    • 1 pinch salt
    • 1 pinch ground black pepper
    • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
    • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Make short pastry: In a food processor, add flour and salt. Add butter when the consistency resembles a coarse grain. Add cold water gradually. Shape dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
  3. Prepare pastry: Roll out pastry on a floured surface to a 12-inch circle. Place in a 9-inch pie dish. Prick the bottom with a fork. Bake for 15 minutes with pie weights or dried beans. Remove weights and bake for 5 more minutes.
  4. Sauté vegetables: Over medium heat, melt butter in a saucepan. Add onion and sauté until fragrant. Add mushrooms, salt, and pepper. Cook until mushrooms release their liquid.
  5. Make filling: In a bowl, beat cream, eggs, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add mushroom mixture and grated Parmesan cheese (if using).
  6. Assemble quiche: Pour filling into pre-baked pastry crust. Top with additional grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley (if using).
  7. Bake: Bake for 25 minutes, or until the quiche is set and golden brown.
  8. Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.

Optional additions:

  • For extra flavor: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the filling.
  • For a smoky flavor: Add a teaspoon of smoked paprika to the filling.
  • For a tangy kick: Add a tablespoon of lemon juice or orange zest to the filling.
  • For additional vegetables: Add diced spinach or asparagus to the filling.

Enjoy your delicious and flavorful Mushroom Quiche!

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