4.9 from 18 votes
Authentic Quiche Lorraine
Quiche Lorraine is from the North East region of France which borders, Belgium, Germany and Luxembourg. This is a dish for all meals: breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. This has such a rich custard like texture with a salty cheese and bacon flavors what is not to love!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
348 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup flour plus 2 Tbsp.
- 5 Tbsp. butter cold, cut into pieces, unsalted
- ¼ cup water cold
- ⅛ tsp. salt
Filling
- 5 egg large
- 5 lices Bacon thick cut
- ¾ cup gruyere cheese
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 1 pinch nutmeg
Instructions
Prepare the crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- Place flour, butter and salt in a food processor and pulse until the mixture becomes a coarse meal. Slowly add the water 1 tablespoon at a time until the mixture comes together like a ball.
- Place on a lightly floured surface and flatten out to form a 12" disc. Fit into a quiche pan. Freeze for 30 minutes.
- Put a piece of parchment paper on the top of the dough, and top with pie weights.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven, and remove pie weights and parchment paper. Brush bottom and sides with one beaten egg while still hot.
Cup of Yum
Prepare the filling:
- While the dough is baking, cook bacon slices in a pan until almost crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. When cooled, chop into ½ inch pieces.
- In the bowl of a mixer beat 4 remaining eggs and add heavy cream, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Beat until it begins to thicken, and it is a light yellow color.
Assemble the quiche and bake:
- Sprinkle bacon and Gruyere onto the top of the dough. Pour egg mixture on top.
- Bake for about 20 minutes. the quiche should puff up. The quiche should also have a light golden color on the top.
Nutrition Information
Calories
348kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
175mg
(58%)
Sodium
211mg
(9%)
Potassium
108mg
(2%)
Vitamin A
825IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
160mg
(16%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 175mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 211mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 108mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 825IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.