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quiche lorraine

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Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

This scrumptious Quiche Lorraine is loaded with crispy bacon, gruyere cheese and sweet sauteed onions all nestled in a savory custard that is baked to golden perfection. I never met a quiche I did not like and this delicious recipe is one of my all time favorites. For an over the top meal anytime of the day serve with Broccoli Salad and Strawberry Mimosas. Hubby and I just love breakfast. I mean honestly what’s not to love about it. There are so many great choices from sweet breads, muffins and coffee cakes, to pancakes, waffles and french toast, to omelettes, frittatas and quiche.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For quiche lorraine

  • 1
    frozen pie crust
  • 1/2 lb
    hickory smoked bacon
  • 1 sm
    onion finely chopped
  • 5 lg
    eggs
  • 1 c
    heavy whipping cream
  • 3/4 c
    milk
  • 1/4 tsp
    crushed ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/4 c
    shredded gruyere cheese
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh chopped parsley or chives

How To Make quiche lorraine

  • 1
    Follow the package directions for pre-baking the pie crust. Cool on a wire rack.
  • 2
    Line an old cookie sheet with bacon and cook at 375 degrees for 15 minutes turning halfway through. Reserve 1 1/2 tablespoons bacon grease. Remove the bacon to paper towels to drain. Once cooled coarsely chop.
  • 3
    Reduce oven to 350 degrees.
  • 4
    Pour bacon grease in a small skillet and cook the onions until they are soft and slightly browned; 5-7 minutes.
  • 5
    Whisk together the eggs, whipping cream, milk, black pepper, nutmeg, and cooked onions. Stir in 1 cup gruyere cheese and the bacon. Pour into the cooled cooked crust. Top with remaining cheese and parsley.
  • 6
    Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned. It is done when it is slightly wiggly in the middle but the edges are set. The middle will finish setting when removed from the oven. Cool for 1 hour before slicing.
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