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Slice of Traditional French Quiche Lorraine with crispy bacon and creamy filling.

Quiche Lorraine

A cozy, creamy, and savory Quiche Lorraine that brings the classic French flavors to your kitchen. Perfect for any meal of the day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 pie crust (9 inch) 1 pie crust (9 inch), homemade or store bought Blind bake the crust for best results.
Filling
  • 8 oz 8 oz bacon, chopped Use thick cut bacon for better bites.
  • 4 large 4 large eggs
  • 1.25 cups 1 1/4 cups heavy cream (or half cream and half whole milk for a lighter version)
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere (optional but really good) Grate fresh cheese for better melting.
  • 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp salt Go light because bacon is salty.
  • 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 pinch Pinch of nutmeg (optional, but I love it) Adds warmth to the flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. Fit the crust into a 9 inch pie dish. Prick the bottom with a fork a few times.
  3. Blind bake the crust for 10 minutes. Use pie weights or dry beans if available, then set aside.
  4. Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
  5. In a bowl, whisk eggs, cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg just until combined.
  6. Sprinkle the cooked bacon over the crust. Add cheese if desired.
  7. Pour the egg mixture over the top.
Cooking
  1. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden. Cover the edges with foil if they brown too quickly.
  2. Let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Serve with a light salad, fresh tomatoes, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal. Quiche can be made ahead and reheated for convenience. Avoid adding watery fillings to prevent a soggy quiche.