Lunch

Classic Quiche Lorraine

Name: Classic Quiche Lorraine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pre-made pie crust (9-inch); 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese; 3 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups half-and-half; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Pinch of black pepper; Pinch of nutmeg

Enjoy a taste of France with this authentic Quiche Lorraine. Featuring a rich, creamy custard filling with crispy bacon and melted Gruyère cheese, all baked in a flaky pastry crust. It's simpler to make than you think and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

1 pre-made pie crust (9-inch)
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch of black pepper
Pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Press the pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate. Sprinkle crumbled bacon and Gruyère cheese evenly over the bottom of the crust.
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until well combined.
Carefully pour the egg mixture over the bacon and cheese in the pie crust.
Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Tips

For a crispier crust, blind bake it for 10 minutes before adding the filling.
Quiche reheats well; store leftovers in the fridge and warm gently in the oven or microwave.