Crustless Quiche Lorraine
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4.9
Crustless Quiche Lorraine
Description
The Crustless Quiche Lorraine combines fried bacon pieces and grated Gruyere cheese as a flavorful base topped with a seasoned egg custard made from milk, half and half, eggs, salt, pepper, and a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg. Baking this mixture allows the custard to set around the cheese and bacon, creating a smooth yet firm texture without a pastry crust, making it lighter and easier to prepare. Chopped chives added on top bring a mild onion note and a fresh color contrast.
This quiche slices neatly into six portions, making it suitable for serving at breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. It can be paired simply with a green salad or fresh fruit for balance. The smoky bacon and nutmeg give the dish subtle warmth that complements the creamy Gruyere and custard base.
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 6 Bacon center cut strips
- 1 cup gruyere cheese grated
- 2/3 cup milk 2%
- 1/4 cup half and half
- 6 egg large
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper ground
- pinch nutmeg freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons chives chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F degrees. Spray a pie dish with oil.
- Cook the bacon: Heat a large frying pan on medium heat. Arrange strips of bacon in a single layer on the bottom of the pan.
- Slowly cook the bacon, turning the strips over occasionally until they are nicely browned then lay the cooked strips on a paper towel, chop the cooked bacon crosswise into 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch pieces.
- Evenly spread the bacon in the dish and top it evenly with the grated gruyere cheese.
- Make the custard mixture by whisking together the milk, half and half, eggs, salt, black pepper, and the nutmeg.
- Pour the custard into the dish and top with chives, bake 35 minutes, until the center is set.
- Cut the quiche into 6 pieces and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6th | |
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 2.5g | 1% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 214.5mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 350mg | 15% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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