Quiche Lorraine
Flavorful Quiche Lorraine is a classic French breakfast recipe. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any meal of the day!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 refrigerated pie crust
- 6 strips bacon, chopped
- 1 shallot, minced
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ⅓ cups half and half
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- dash nutmeg, optional
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese, finely shredded
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Prepare and blind-bake the 1 refrigerated pie crust. Follow my post, it's very informative!
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cook 6 strips bacon, in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until crispy and golden brown, then set aside.
- Returning to the same skillet, add the minced 1 shallot, and sauté until tender.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 1 ⅓ cups half and half, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and dash nutmeg,.
- To assemble the quiche, place the cooked bacon pieces, shallots, and shredded 1 cup Gruyere cheese, and ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, on top of the pie crust.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bacon, shallots, and cheese.
- Carefully place the pie in the preheated oven. Bake for 45 minutes or until the quiche is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and allow the quiche to sit for 5 minutes before enjoying it!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 776mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 610IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 370mg | Iron: 2mg
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