Quiche Lorraine with Corned Beef Base

Method

• step 1

  Roughly cut up the Onion and fry gently until softened

• step 2

  Open the Corned Beef (if you wish to reduce the fat content take off any white fat, cut the Corned Beef into slices and place onto a sheet of kitchen paper on a microwaveable plate. Put the plate into the microwave (time depends on strength of microwave) and gently heat through, the corned beef will soften and this will remove any excess fat, discard the kitchen paper).

• step 3

  Pre-heat oven to 190ºC / 375ºF / Gas 5.

• step 4

  In a bowl, mix together the Corned Beef and the chopped onion, put into the base of flan dish and press down firmly with a spoon or fork.

• step 5

  Fry the bacon pieces until crisp and sprinkle over them over the top of the base. Top with the grated cheese

• step 6

  Combine the eggs with the milk and cream in a bowl and season well. Pour over the bacon and cheese.

• step 7

  Reduce the temperature of the oven to 160C/325F/Gas 3.

• step 8

  Bake for 30-40 minutes or until set. Remove from the oven.

• step 9

  Serve hot or cold on its own or with a salad