Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350F degrees. Spray a pie dish with oil.

Step 2

Cook the bacon: Heat a large frying pan on medium heat. Arrange strips of bacon in a single layer on the bottom of the pan.

Step 3

Slowly cook the bacon, turning the strips over occasionally until they are nicely browned then lay the cooked strips on a paper towel, chop the cooked bacon crosswise into 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch pieces.

Step 4

Evenly spread the bacon in the dish and top it evenly with the grated gruyere cheese.

Step 5

Make the custard mixture by whisking together the milk, half and half, eggs, salt, black pepper, and the nutmeg.

Step 6

Pour the custard into the dish and top with chives, bake 35 minutes, until the center is set.

Step 7

Cut the quiche into 6 pieces and serve.