Classic Quiche Lorraine Recipe
Make a reliable, high-protein savory brunch staple with this classic Quiche Lorraine. You get a buttery, flaky crust and a silky custard filling with smoky bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Total Time: 55 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate.
- Sprinkle the cooked bacon evenly over the bottom of the pie crust. Top the bacon with the shredded Gruyère cheese.
- 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 to 40 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Let the quiche cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For the flakiest crust, keep your ingredients cold when preparing the pastry shell.
- You can substitute Gruyère with Swiss cheese if needed for this bacon quiche.
- This recipe works well for a mid-week holiday brunch or lunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 120