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quiche lorraine

Quiche Lorraine Recipe

An easy French quiche lorraine recipe that the whole family will love.
4.38 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main dishes
Cuisine French
Servings 4
Calories 738 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 deep dish pie crust
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup of bacon lardons or chopped chunks of bacon
  • 3/4 cup of crème fraïche or heavy cream
  • 1 cup of shredded cheese eg. emmental, gruyère or cheddar
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • Pinch of nutmeg

Optional

  • 3/4 cup of chopped white mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup of finely white chopped onions

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven at 375°F (180°C).
  • Place the pie crust on a baking pan and pierce lightly all over with a fork (around 2 inches apart).
  • Beat the eggs and heavy cream in a large bowl.
  • Cook the bacon in a frying pan for a few minutes.
  • If added mushrooms or onions, lightly sauté those in the frying pan as well.
  • Add the bacon, cheese, salt, pepper, and any optional ingredients into the egg mixture.
  • Spread the mixture across the pie crust.
  • Sprinkle across the top a pinch of nutmeg.
  • Place in the oven for 45 minutes or until the top crust is browned.
  • Cover with lid and serve while warm.

Notes

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 738kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 35gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 28gCholesterol: 231mgSodium: 1341mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.