Quiche Lorraine Recipe: Savory and Classic
Quiche Lorraine with a savory, classic flavor.
Ingredients
- Crust:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- 3 –4 tbsp ice water
- Filling:
- 6 slices of bacon chopped
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
- Optional: Fresh parsley chives
- Suggested Pairings: White wine green salad
Instructions
- Mix flour, salt, and butter for the crust; add ice water. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough; fit into a 9-inch pie dish. Chill for 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F; blind bake crust for 20 minutes.
- Cook bacon until crispy; sauté onion in bacon fat.
- Whisk eggs, cream, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg; add bacon, onion, and cheese.
- Taste and adjust the filling with salt or nutmeg.
- Pour into crust; bake for 30–35 minutes until set.
- Cool for 10–15 minutes; serve on a white ceramic platter.
Notes
- Blind bake for a crisp crust.
- Store in the fridge for 4 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Try a vegetarian or crustless variation.
- Pair with roasted potatoes.