Description
A classic French dish, Quiche Lorraine is a savory pie filled with eggs, cream, cheese, and bacon, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 6 ounces cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- If using a store-bought pie crust, fit it into a 9-inch pie dish and prick the bottom with a fork. Pre-bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chopped bacon and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, whole milk, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Stir in the sautéed onion and bacon mixture, followed by the shredded Gruyère cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture into the pre-baked pie crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the quiche is set and lightly golden on top. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.
- Allow the quiche to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream and use low-fat cheese.
- You can also add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for added flavor and nutrition.
- For a twist, try using different cheeses such as cheddar or feta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 200mg