Quiche Lorraine
A classic French quiche featuring a creamy custard filled with crumbled bacon, Swiss cheese, and onions, perfect for brunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if desired).
- Place the pie crust into a pie dish.
- Layer the base of the crust with crumbled bacon, followed by onion, and then Swiss cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture over the layered ingredients.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until set and lightly browned.
- Let the quiche cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For an extra flaky crust, consider pre-baking it for 5-7 minutes. Ensure eggs are at room temperature for a smoother custard.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
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