Classic Quiche Lorraine

Classic quiche lorraine is a savory custard tart filled with crispy bacon, creamy cheese, and fresh herbs. This dish is perfect for brunch or a light dinner, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a delicious meal any time of day.
This recipe is french style, breakfast, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 45 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 45 min · Total: 60 min · Serves: 6
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include onion, heavy cream, black pepper, salt.
- Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 150 g gruyere cheese (shredded)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 each pie crust (prepared)
- 4 large eggs (beaten)
- 200 g bacon (cooked and chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy, then remove and drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion until translucent and fragrant.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Stir in the cooked bacon, sautéed onion, shredded gruyere cheese, and chopped parsley into the egg mixture.
- Place the prepared pie crust in a pie dish and pour the filling into the crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the quiche is set and lightly golden on top.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 360
- Protein: 16 g
- Fat: 28 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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