9-inch pie crust
2 c. thinly sliced onions
3/4 c. cubed Swiss cheese
6 slices bacon
2 eggs
1 c. milk
Scant 1/4 tsp. nutmeg and pepper
Scant 1/2 tsp. salt

Line 9-inch deep dish pie plate with pastry; prick crust and bake 5 minutes in 400 degree oven. Have onion and bacon ready to put in when pie shell comes out of oven. Braise bacon until crisp and crumbly. Cook onions in 1 tablespoon bacon drippings until transparent, but not brown.

Cover bottom of pastry with cheese, onion and bacon crumbled. Combine eggs, milk (or half and half), and spices. Pour over onions and cheese. Bake in preheated 450 degree oven for 10 minutes and reduce to 350 degrees and bake 20-30 minutes more. Dish done when knife comes out clean and top is golden brown. Yield: 6 servings as main dish or 15-16 as appetizer.

NOTE: 3/4 cup Swiss cheese equals 1/2 of 8-ounce package.