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Crustless Quiche Lorraine
5 from 69 votes

Crustless Quiche Lorraine

This crustless quiche features eggs, cream, bacon, onion, and Gruyere cheese combined and baked until golden and puffed. Without the pastry crust, it offers a rich, tender texture with highlights of smoky bacon and nutty cheese. It’s an adaptable dish suited for breakfast, brunch, or light meals, providing satisfying flavor with less preparation.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 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 egg large
  • 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

  • Salt is typically unnecessary since bacon and cheese provide enough seasoning, but ¼ teaspoon can be added if desired.
  • Check doneness at 30 minutes; cover edges with foil if browning too quickly and continue baking until fully set.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days, reheating gently at half power in the microwave.
  • Freeze cooked slices in freezer bags for up to three months and thaw before reheating gently.

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: 8 slices

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.