Description
This classic Quiche Lorraine features a flaky buttery crust filled with a rich, creamy mixture of eggs, cream, bacon, and cheese. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 150g bacon
- 1 small onion
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese
- Salt and pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare dough and chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out and bake crust for 15 minutes.
- Cook bacon and sauté onion.
- Whisk eggs, cream, milk, and seasoning.
- Add bacon, onion, and cheese.
- Pour into crust and bake 30–35 minutes.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use cold butter for a flaky crust. Avoid overbaking to keep the filling creamy. Store in fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 180mg