Quiche Lorraine
Make Quiche Lorraine, a French breakfast recipe with refrigerated pie crust, thick-cut bacon, Gruyère cheese, shredded. It has about 1 hour 15 min, about 470 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Quiche Lorraine is a French breakfast recipe that takes about 1 hour 15 min, makes 6 servings, has about 470 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonQuiche Lorraine ingredients
- 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 3 whole large eggs
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
How to make Quiche Lorraine
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Unroll the refrigerated pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim the edges and crimp decoratively. Prick the bottom of the crust all over with a fork to prevent bubbling.
- Line the pie crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Blind bake for 15 minutes, then remove the parchment and weights. Continue baking for another 5-7 minutes, until the crust is lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- While the crust bakes, cook the 6 slices of thick-cut bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain, reserving 1 teaspoon of the rendered bacon fat.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Evenly crumble the cooked bacon over the bottom of the pre-baked pie crust. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese over the bacon.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the 3 large eggs. Add 1.5 cups heavy cream, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
- Carefully pour the egg and cream mixture over the bacon and cheese in the pie crust. Ensure the filling is evenly distributed.
- Bake on the middle rack of the preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 40-50 minutes, or until the center is just set. A knife inserted near the center should come out clean, but a slight jiggle in the very center is acceptable.
- Remove the quiche from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 15-20 minutes before slicing. This allows the custard to fully set and makes for cleaner slices.
- Serve warm or at room temperature. Quiche Lorraine can also be made ahead of time and reheated gently.
Quiche Lorraine FAQ
How do I make Quiche Lorraine?
Make Quiche Lorraine by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Quiche Lorraine?
The main ingredients include refrigerated pie crust, thick-cut bacon, Gruyère cheese, shredded, large eggs, heavy cream. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Quiche Lorraine take?
This recipe takes about 1 hour 15 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Quiche Lorraine?
Recipe Genius estimates about 470 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.
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