Quiche Lorraine
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5
Quiche Lorraine
Description
This Quiche Lorraine begins with a pre-baked pie pastry shell to ensure a crisp base. Thick-cut bacon is boiled briefly and sautéed until lightly browned to remove excess fat and enhance flavor. Spread evenly over the cooled crust, it provides a smoky, savory foundation.
The custard is made by beating eggs with heavy cream and seasoning with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg to add warmth. Care is taken to leave space below the crust edge when pouring the custard. The quiche is baked at 400°F for about 30 minutes until the custard is set but still creamy and the crust is golden.
Quiche Lorraine is typically served warm or at room temperature as a brunch, lunch, or light dinner option. Its combination of rich custard and smoky bacon is classic and balanced by the buttery crust.
Ingredients
- 1 pie pastry shell Pillsbury brand
- 9 ounces Bacon sliced into 1/2 inch wide, thick cut
- 4 egg
- 1.5 cup heavy cream
- salt
- black pepper
- nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven at 400F.
- Butter and flour a 10” removable bottom tart pan. Roll the pie shell over the tart pan, bringing the edges of the pastry up to expand slightly beyond the pad edges. Prick it all over and cook in the preheated oven for 7 to 8 minutes. Remove and let it cool off.
- Meanwhile bring to a boil a saucepan over medium heat. Add the bacon. Once the water returns to a boil, cook the bacon for 3 minutes. Drain and pat dry.In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the bacon with a small amount of butter until very lightly browned. Spread the bacon strips over the pastry crust.
- Beat the 4 eggs lightly and mix in the heavy cream. Season with salt, pepper and a pinch of nutmeg. Pour the custard mixture over the bacon. Carefully leaving at least ¼ of space between the custard and the top ridge of the pan.
- Bake the quiche for about 30 minutes in the preheated oven.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 424 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 424kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 218mg | 73% |
| Sodium | 345mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1050IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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