Rocket, Mushroom & Bacon Quiche by Gordon Ramsay

This hearty quiche combines peppery rocket (arugula), earthy mushrooms, and crispy bacon inside a buttery pastry crust, making it a perfect brunch, lunch, or light dinner option. Gordon Ramsay’s recipe balances rich flavors with fresh greens for a deliciously satisfying dish.

Ingredients

• For the Pastry:

  • 200g (7 oz) plain flour

  • 100g (3.5 oz) unsalted butter, cold and diced

  • 1 egg yolk

  • 2-3 tbsp cold water

  • Pinch of salt

• For the Filling:

  • 150g (5 oz) smoked bacon, diced

  • 200g (7 oz) mixed mushrooms, sliced

  • 50g (1.7 oz) fresh rocket (arugula)

  • 3 large eggs

  • 200ml (7 fl oz) double cream or heavy cream

  • 100g (3.5 oz) grated Gruyère or mature cheddar cheese

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Make the Pastry:

   • In a bowl, rub the cold butter into the flour and salt until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

   • Add the egg yolk and enough cold water to bring the dough together. Form into a ball, wrap in cling film, and chill for 30 minutes.

2. Prepare the Filling:

   • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the diced bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside.

   • In the same pan, sauté the mushrooms until browned and cooked through. Set aside to cool.

3. Preheat Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).

4. Roll Out the Pastry:

   • Roll out the chilled pastry on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch (23 cm) tart tin. Press into the tin, trim the edges, and chill for 10 minutes.

   • Line the pastry with baking paper and fill with baking beans or rice. Blind bake for 15 minutes. Remove the paper and beans and bake for another 5 minutes until the base is crisp.

5. Assemble the Quiche:

   • Spread the bacon, mushrooms, and rocket evenly over the pastry base.

   • In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the cream, grated cheese, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the filling.

6. Bake:

   • Bake the quiche in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and golden on top.

7. Serve:

   • Let the quiche cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with a fresh green salad.

Nutrition Facts (per serving, makes 6 servings)