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Quiche Lorraine

Irresistible Quiche Lorraine: A Savory Comfort Food Delight

Enjoy a comforting slice of Quiche Lorraine, rich in flavor with bacon and gruyere cheese.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 crust All-Butter Pie Crust Homemade is preferred.
For the Filling
  • 8 ounces Thick Cut Bacon Cook until crispy.
  • 1 cup Shallots Substitute with yellow onions if needed.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Leaves Parsley or chives can substitute.
  • 1 cup Gruyere Cheese Swiss cheese or cheddar can substitute.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Half-and-half can be used for a lighter option.
  • 4 large Eggs Room temperature for smoother mixing.
  • 1 pinch Freshly Grated Nutmeg Optional but recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Sea salt can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper Adjust according to taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Minced Fresh Chives Can be omitted if desired.

Equipment

  • 9-inch metal pie pan
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Oven
  • Parchment Paper
  • pie weights

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Quiche Lorraine
  1. Prepare the Pie Crust by rolling out your all-butter pie crust until it fits a 9-inch metal pie pan. Chill in the refrigerator for an hour.
  2. Cook Bacon and Shallots. In a skillet, cook thick-cut bacon until crispy. Set aside, then lower heat and cook sliced shallots in bacon fat until softened.
  3. Blind Bake the Crust: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line the chilled pie crust with parchment and fill with weights. Bake for 18 minutes, then remove weights and bake for 5 more.
  4. Mix Egg Filling by whisking together eggs and heavy cream. Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg, stirring in minced chives.
  5. Assemble Quiche by layering half of the cheese, bacon, and shallots in the baked crust, then pouring the egg mixture over and topping with remaining cheese.
  6. Bake at 350°F for 40-50 minutes, checking for a slightly jiggly center. Cool for 1-2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 12gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Blind baking matters to avoid a soggy crust. Let the quiche cool for cleaner slicing and enhanced flavors.

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