Quiche Lorraine

8 ounces bacon
1 (9-inch) pastry shell, unbaked
1 1/2 cups Swiss cheese, coarsely shredded
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Dash of cayenne
Dash of nutmeg
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups half-and-half

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

Cut bacon into pieces and fry until brown and very crisp. Drain well. Crumble bacon into pastry shell. Sprinkle cheese over the bacon. Mix seasonings and sprinkle over cheese.

Beat eggs and half-and-half together. Pour over cheese and bacon. Bake 45 minutes or until lightly browned and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

Yields 6 servings.