quiche lorraine

2 Pinches
Jackson, GA
Updated on Jan 31, 2017

I don't know why I have not shared this recipe before. It is an awesome and authentic Quiche Lorraine that I have been making for more than 40 years.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - 9 inch deep dish pie shell
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 12 slices crisp bacon, crumbled
  • 1 cup swiss cheese, grated
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • - salt and pepper
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 6 - eggs plus 2 extra egg yolks
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted and lightly browned

How To Make quiche lorraine

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 450 F.
  • Step 2
    Spread Softened butter on bottom of unbaked pastry shell.
  • Step 3
    Sprinkle crumbled bacon and grated Swiss cheese over butter.
  • Step 4
    Sift dry ingredients together into medium sized mixing bowl.
  • Step 5
    Add eggs, egg yolks, milk and heavy cream to dry ingredients
  • Step 6
    Stir until mixed but not frothy.
  • Step 7
    Pour egg mixture over cheese and bacon in pastry shell.
  • Step 8
    Bake at 450 F for 10 minutes.
  • Step 9
    Reduce heat to 325 F and bake 20-25 minutes.
  • Step 10
    Remove from oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and dot with lightly browned butter.
  • Step 11
    Return to oven and bake at 325 F for 10 minutes.
  • Step 12
    Cut into 8 wedges and serve hot

Discover More

Culture: French
Keyword: #Party
Keyword: #lunch
Keyword: #Brunch
Method: Bake
Category: Savory Pies
Ingredient: Eggs

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