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Crustless Quiche Lorraine

This crustless quiche Lorraine is perfect for brunch. It's also wonderful as an easy dinner alongside a salad.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 177 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter for pan
  • 8 ounces Bacon cooked and chopped; 2.5 ounces cooked weight
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ⅛ teaspoon white pepper black pepper is fine, but will be visible on the quiche
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ onion medium, chopped; 2 ounces
  • 3 ounces gruyere cheese grated

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate with butter.
  2. Cook the bacon until crisp and chop it. It's easy to cook it in the microwave in two batches.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, white pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  4. Fold in the chopped cooked bacon, onions, and grated cheese. Pour the mixture into the prepared pie plate and gently mix to evenly distribute the bacon pieces.
  5. Bake until the quiche is puffed and golden, and a toothpick inserted in its center comes out clean, 30-40 minutes.
  6. Cool the quiche for 30 minutes in the pan on a cooling rack, then slice it into 8 slices and serve.

Notes

  • I don't add any salt - the bacon and cheese add plenty of saltiness. But you can mix ¼ teaspoon of salt into the egg mixture. 
  • Check the quiche after the first 30 minutes. If it's not done yet, at this point, I usually cover the edges, which darken faster, with foil and continue baking for 5-10 more minutes until the middle is golden brown.
  • You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat them gently in the microwave at 50% power. I love having a slice for my breakfast!
  • You can also freeze the leftovers. I freeze the slices in freezer bags for up to three months and thaw them gently in the microwave.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 177kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Sodium 309mg (13%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 177

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 177kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Sodium 309mg 13%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.