quiche lorraine

Name: Quiche Lorraine
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 frozen pie crust; 1/2 pound(s) hickory smoked bacon; 1 small onion finely chopped; 5 large eggs; 1 cup(s) heavy whipping cream; 3/4 cup(s) milk; 1/4 teaspoon(s) crushed ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg; 1 1/4 cup(s) shredded gruyere cheese; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh chopped parsley or chives

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on Mar 9, 2021

This scrumptious Quiche Lorraine is loaded with crispy bacon, gruyere cheese and sweet sauteed onions all nestled in a savory custard that is baked to golden perfection. I never met a quiche I did not like and this delicious recipe is one of my all time favorites. For an over the top meal anytime of the day serve with Broccoli Salad and Strawberry Mimosas. Hubby and I just love breakfast. I mean honestly what’s not to love about it. There are so many great choices from sweet breads, muffins and coffee cakes, to pancakes, waffles and french toast, to omelettes, frittatas and quiche.

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This creamy Quiche Lorraine is flavor packed with crisp bacon, sauteed onions and slightly salty nutty gruyere cheese. For a quick and almost effortless quiche start with a ready made frozen pie crust.

prep time 20 Min

cook time 50 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 frozen pie crust
1/2 pound hickory smoked bacon
1 small onion finely chopped
5 large eggs
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon crushed ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/4 cups shredded gruyere cheese
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley or chives

How To Make quiche lorraine

Step 1

Follow the package directions for pre-baking the pie crust. Cool on a wire rack.

Step 2

Line an old cookie sheet with bacon and cook at 375 degrees for 15 minutes turning halfway through. Reserve 1 1/2 tablespoons bacon grease. Remove the bacon to paper towels to drain. Once cooled coarsely chop.
Step 3

Reduce oven to 350 degrees.
Step 4

Pour bacon grease in a small skillet and cook the onions until they are soft and slightly browned; 5-7 minutes.
Step 5

Whisk together the eggs, whipping cream, milk, black pepper, nutmeg, and cooked onions. Stir in 1 cup gruyere cheese and the bacon. Pour into the cooled cooked crust. Top with remaining cheese and parsley.
Step 6

Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned. It is done when it is slightly wiggly in the middle but the edges are set. The middle will finish setting when removed from the oven. Cool for 1 hour before slicing.
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