Corn and Bacon Pie

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unbleached all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup fine-grind whole grain cornmeal
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons chilled solid vegetable shortening (preferably with no trans fats), diced
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
  • Nonstick vegetable oil spray

  • Dressing
    • 1/2 pound bacon, coarsely chopped
    • 1 1/2 cups chopped sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Maui)
    • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
    • 1 12-ounce package frozen corn kernels (2 1/2 cups), thawed, patted dry
    • 1 1/2 cups half and half
    • 3 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 cup chopped green onions
    • 1 1/2 cups (packed) coarsely grated Gruyère cheese (about 6 ounces)

    Description

    This Country-style Quiche Has A Crunchy Crust, Thanks To The Whole Grain Cornmeal.

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