This classic French quiche Lorraine recipe is the perfect addition to any breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner table.
What Is Quiche Lorraine?
Quiche Lorraine is a French tart made with eggs, cream, pork, and sometimes cheese. The dish is native to Lorraine, a region in Northeastern France. It can be served warm or cold.
What Is In Quiche Lorraine?
These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this classic quiche Lorraine recipe:
- Bacon: This crowd–pleasing recipe starts with 12 slices of bacon.
- Cheese: A cup of shredded Swiss cheese lends creaminess and flavor.
- Onion: Minced onion adds flavor and texture.
- Pie crust: Use a store-bought pastry crust or make your own at home.
- Cream: Two cups of light cream adds moisture and helps create the perfect texture.
- Eggs: Of course, you’ll need eggs! Four large beaten eggs, to be exact.
- Salt: Salt enhances the flavors of the other ingredients.
- Sugar: A pinch of sugar adds subtle sweetness.
- Cayenne: Subtly spice things up with a pinch of cayenne pepper.
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How to Make Quiche Lorraine
You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this homemade quiche Lorraine:
- Cook, chop, and drain the bacon.
- Sprinkle the bacon, cheese, and onion in the shell.
- Mix the wet ingredients and seasonings, then pour the mixture into the shell.
- Bake until a knife comes out clean.
Can You Make Quiche Lorraine Ahead of Time?
Sure! You can bake the quiche Lorraine up to three days in advance. Just follow the storage instructions below.
How to Store Quiche Lorraine
Wrap the cooled quiche Lorraine in an airtight container, then store it in the refrigerator for three to four days in the refrigerator. Enjoy the quiche cold or reheat gently in the oven or microwave.
Can You Freeze Quiche Lorraine?
Yes, you can freeze quiche — but it’s best to freeze it before baking. Freeze the filling in a zip-top bag or freezer-safe container for up to three months, then thaw in the fridge overnight. Bake according to the recipe.
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
“I did mine with turkey bacon and added green bell pepper,” says Maribel Acosta. “To stop it from being too runny, I simply sprinkled it with a little flour in the egg mixture. It turned out perfect.”
“Added chopped spinach and it was the best,” according to Muirenn ingen Ragnaill. “I have had requests to make it from many friends and co-workers.”
“The best quiche I’ve tasted,” raves yummy. “I bake, then cut it into slices and freeze it. When I want a quiche, I take one slice out of the freezer, heat it up, and have it with a salad. Delicious.”
Editorial contributions by Corey Williams
Ingredients
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12 slices bacon
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1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
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⅓ cup minced onion
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1 (9 inch) prepared pie crust
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2 cups light cream
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4 large eggs, beaten
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¾ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon white sugar
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⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
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Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels, then chop coarsely.
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Sprinkle bacon, Swiss cheese, and onion into pastry shell.
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Whisk cream, eggs, salt, sugar, and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl; pour mixture into pastry shell.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and continue baking until a knife inserted 1 inch from the edge comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
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Allow quiche to sit 10 minutes before cutting into wedges.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 761 | Calories |
| 68g | Fat |
| 19g | Carbs |
| 19g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 761 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 68g | 87% |
| Saturated Fat 31g | 153% |
| Cholesterol 267mg | 89% |
| Sodium 1022mg | 44% |
| Total Carbohydrate 19g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium 224mg | 17% |
| Iron 2mg | 10% |
| Potassium 285mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
