Quiche Square Appetizers

Ingredients

• 1 pie crust mix, about 11 ounces (pie pastry enough for 2 crusts)
• 1 egg white, slightly beaten
• 16 ounces sliced bacon
• 3 cups grated Swiss cheese, 12 ounces
• 6 large eggs
• 4 cups light cream or half-and-half
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• dash cayenne pepper

Preparation
Prepare pie crust mix.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry dough to an 18x15-inch rectangle.

Line a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan with the pastry; brush bottom and sides with egg white.

Refrigerate.

Fry bacon in a heavy skillet until crisp; drain on paper towels then crumble.

Sprinkle bacon over bottom of pie shell.

Preheat oven to 375°.

Sprinkle shredded cheese over the bacon layer.

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, salt, nutmeg, pepper, and cayenne until well blended.

Pour over bacon and cheese.

Bake at 375° for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden and firm in the center.

Let cool on rack for 10 minutes.

Cut into small squares and arrange on serving dishes.