Description
Savory French Quiche Lorraine dances with creamy egg custard and crispy bacon, nestled in a buttery pastry crust. Flaky layers and rich flavors invite you to savor each delightful bite of this classic comfort dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 eggs
- 8 slices bacon
- 1.5 cups (112 cups) Swiss cheese
- 1 pie crust
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 scallion
- 15 teaspoons nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a precise 375°F (190°C), ensuring an evenly heated cooking environment.
- Crisp the bacon in a skillet until golden and perfectly crumbled into bite-sized pieces.
- Create a smooth, aromatic custard by vigorously whisking eggs with cream, introducing depth through nutmeg, salt, pepper, fresh parsley, and delicate scallions for approximately 3 minutes.
- Construct a flavorful foundation in the pie crust by strategically distributing the crispy bacon pieces and shredded cheese across the bottom layer.
- Gently cascade the whisked egg mixture over the bacon and cheese, allowing it to settle evenly throughout the crust.
- Transfer the quiche to the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges completely clean.
- Allow the quiche to rest and stabilize for 10 minutes, enabling the custard to set and flavors to harmonize before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Crisp bacon to golden brown for maximum flavor and texture in your quiche.
- Use room temperature eggs and cream to ensure smooth, even mixing without lumps.
- Customize this quiche by swapping bacon with ham, spinach, or mushrooms for dietary preferences or vegetarian options.
- Let the quiche rest after baking to help it set and make slicing easier, preventing a runny or falling-apart texture.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg