Classic Quiche Lorraine (Rich Bacon and Gruyère Quiche)

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Classic Quiche Lorraine is a timeless French favorite featuring a flaky buttery crust filled with silky egg custard, smoky bacon, rich Gruyère cheese, and cream. Baked until lightly golden, it makes an elegant brunch centerpiece yet is equally satisfying for lunch or dinner.

This classic quiche can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled, making it perfect for entertaining or meal preparation.

EQUIPMENT

Oven

9-inch pie plate

Large mixing bowl

Whisk

Measuring cups

Measuring spoons

Baking sheet

Cooling rack

INGREDIENTS

1 prepared 9-inch pie crust

6 large eggs

1½ cups heavy cream

1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese

8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

½ tsp kosher salt

¼ tsp black pepper

¼ tsp ground nutmeg

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Place the pie crust into the pie plate and flute the edges if desired.
3. Sprinkle the bacon evenly over the bottom of the crust.
4. Top with the shredded Gruyère cheese.
5. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until fully combined.
6. Pour the egg mixture over the bacon and cheese.
7. Place the pie plate on a baking sheet.
8. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the center is just set and lightly golden.
9. Allow the quiche to cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

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CLASSIC QUICHE LORRAINE (Rich Bacon and Gruyère Quiche)

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Classic Quiche Lorraine is a timeless French favorite featuring a flaky buttery crust filled with silky egg custard, smoky bacon, rich Gruyère cheese, and cream. Baked until lightly golden, it makes an elegant brunch centerpiece yet is equally satisfying for lunch or dinner. This classic quiche can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled, making it perfect for entertaining or meal preparation.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Breakfast, Lunch

Cuisine: French

Calories: 456

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Ingredients

  

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• 1 prepared 9-inch pie crust
• 6 large eggs
• 1½ cups heavy cream
• 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
• 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg

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Equipment

• Oven
• 9-inch pie plate
• Large Mixing Bowl
• Whisk
• Measuring cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Baking Sheet
• Cooling rack

Method

 

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Place the pie crust into the pie plate and flute the edges if desired.
3. Sprinkle the bacon evenly over the bottom of the crust.
4. Top with the shredded Gruyère cheese.
5. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until fully combined.
6. Pour the egg mixture over the bacon and cheese.
7. Place the pie plate on a baking sheet.
8. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the center is just set and lightly golden.
9. Allow the quiche to cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 456kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 14gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 206mgSodium: 555mgPotassium: 167mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 999IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Letting the quiche rest before slicing helps the custard finish setting and creates cleaner slices.
Serve with fresh fruit or a lightly dressed green salad for a complete meal.

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RECIPE NOTES

Letting the quiche rest before slicing helps the custard finish setting and creates cleaner slices.

Serve with fresh fruit or a lightly dressed green salad for a complete meal.

NUTRITION INFORMATION (Per Serving)

Calories: 385

Protein: 15 g

Carbohydrates: 14 g

Fat: 31 g

Saturated Fat: 16 g

Cholesterol: 205 mg

Sodium: 510 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Sugar: 2 g