Classic Quiche Lorraine
A classic French quiche featuring a flaky crust filled with bacon, cheese, and a rich custard. Perfect for brunch or an easy dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Total Time: 70 min
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Press the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate. Crimp the edges.
- Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans.
- Blind bake the crust for 15 minutes. Remove the parchment paper and weights, then bake for another 5 minutes until lightly golden.
- Sprinkle the crumbled bacon and shredded cheeses evenly over the bottom of the pre-baked crust.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Carefully pour the egg mixture over the bacon and cheese in the pie crust.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown. A knife inserted near the center should come out clean.
- Let the quiche cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a make-ahead option, prepare the quiche up to the point of baking. Cover and refrigerate. Bake as directed, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
- You can substitute other cheeses like cheddar or Swiss for Gruyère.
- Ensure your bacon is cooked until crisp before crumbling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 120mg