Preheat oven to 375˚F / 190˚C. Lightly butter a 4-cup shallow baking dish.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk the eggs well, then add the cream and whisk again. Stir in the salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
Place the grated cheese in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Scatter the crumbled bacon on top of the cheese. Gently pour the egg mixture into the dish.
Bake about 35 minutes, until the quiche is puffed and golden. Let stand a few minutes before serving.
Notes
NOTE: this recipe may be halved for a serves-1 version, in which case use a 2-cup shallow baking dish. A 5-inch square dish would be perfect.