Quiche Lorraine

I have to admit I don’t make quiche very often but when I do we really enjoy it. Quiche Lorraine is one of my favorite quiche recipes, easy to prepare and is made with a buttery crust, filled with bacon, cheese and topped with a creamy custard.

Quiche Lorraine is a great dish to serve for breakfast or lunch but it also makes a great appetizer for special occasions. Can be served warm or at room temperature and it keeps refrigerated for several days.

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Recipe slightly adapted after simplyrecipes.com

Quiche Lorraine

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Quiche Lorraine is a great dish to serve for breakfast or lunch but it also makes a great appetizer for special occasions. Can be served warm or at room temperature and it keeps refrigerated for several days.

Servings 8 servings

Prep Time 40 mins

Cook Time 1 hr

Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

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Ingredients

  

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Crust

• 1 ¼ cups (160g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
• 1/2 tsp (3g) sugar
• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter , chilled
• 3-4 tbsp (45-60ml) ice water

Filling

• 8 oz (225g) bacon , cut in small pieces
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
• 2 tbsp chives , chopped
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Pinch of nutmeg
• 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
• 1/2 cup (120g) heavy cream
• 1 cup (100g) Gruyere cheese , grated

Instructions

 

• Prepare the crust. In a medium bowl whisk flour with sugar and salt. Incorporate butter using a pastry blender, a fork or a pastry processor, until crumbs are formed. Add water and stir until incorporated.
• Wrap the dough in plastic wrap, shape into a rectangle and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• On a lightly floured surface roll the dough to a 8×16 in (20x40cm) rectangle.
• Line a 5×14 in (12X36cm) tart pan with the rolled dough and press the edges. Trim the excess dough. Prick the shell with a fork and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
• Line the shell with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or beans. Bake for 20 minutes.
• Remove the parchment paper and weights and bake for 10 minutes more.
• Let it cool slightly on a cooling rack.
• Prepare the filling. Cook the bacon over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.
• In a medium bowl whisk the eggs with salt, pepper, nutmeg and chives. Add cream and milk and whisk until well combined and air is incorporated.
• Spread the cooked bacon and grated cheese over the crust. Pour the egg mixture over the cheese.
• Bake for 30-40 minutes until set and golden. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool slightly before serving.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 588kcalCarbohydrates: 22.4gProtein: 25.9gFat: 43.6gSaturated Fat: 21.6gCholesterol: 199mgSugar: 1.6g

Calories: 588kcal

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: French

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