Quiche Lorraine
A classic French dish featuring a flaky pie crust filled with creamy custard, crispy bacon, and Gruyère cheese, perfect for brunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 1 pie crust
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 8 ounces bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie pan and bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Stir in the crumbled bacon and shredded cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture into the pre-baked pie crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until set and lightly golden on top.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize your quiche with your favorite vegetables or cheese. A store-bought pie crust can save you time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 450mg
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