Quiche Lorraine: Bacon And Cheese Quiche
Quiche Lorraine is a classic French dish that originated in the Lorraine region. This savory pie is filled with bacon, cheese, and a rich custard, all baked in a buttery crust. It's perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch pie crust
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges.
- Sprinkle the bacon and cheese evenly over the bottom of the pie crust.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bacon and cheese in the pie crust.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the quiche is set and the crust is golden brown.
- Let the quiche cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 15g
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Fat
- 25g
Supplies
9-inch pie dish Bowl Whisk
Tools
Oven
Serving suggestions
Serve the Quiche Lorraine with a side salad and a glass of white wine for a delightful meal.
Tips & tricks
For a vegetarian version, you can omit the bacon and add sautéed mushrooms or spinach to the quiche filling.
Cost
$12