French Quiche Loraine

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 7

Authentic French Quiche Loraine recipe for a savory meal

by The Chefin Savory

Prep

25 min

Cook

55 min

Ready In

1h 20 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

750

Sugar

Fat

61g

French Quiche Loraine is a classic French dish made with a buttery pastry crust, eggs, cream, Gruyere cheese and bacon. This dish originated from Lorraine, a region in France. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy, making it a treat for your taste buds. This savory dish is often served with a salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal. French Quiche Loraine can be customized and made vegetarian, by substituting the bacon with mushrooms or spinach. It's perfect for brunch, a picnic or a dinner party.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C)
2.	Blind-bake the pie crust for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes remove from oven and let it cool.
3.	Cut up the bacon, fry it, and let it cool.
4.	Grate the Gruyere cheese.
5.	In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and cream. Then mix the bacon and cheese.
6.	Season with pepper and nutmeg.
7.	Pour the egg mixture into the cooled pie crust.
8.	Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.
9.	Remove from the oven and let it cool before serving.

PROS

French Quiche Loraine is a delicious, filling and complete meal that can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
It’s also a crowd-pleaser which can be made ahead.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat.

It’s not recommended to eat it on a daily basis.
This dish also requires time.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this dish is not particularly healthy, moderation is key. The eggs provide a good source of protein and nutrients. Gruyere cheese is high in calcium which is good for bone health. Nutmeg has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties which may help boost the immune system.

	5 eggs
	1 1/2 cups 18 % table cream
	1 medium pastry dough
	5 1/2 cups gruyere cheese
	3 double sided smoked bacon
	1 small butter
	1 medium pepper
	1 medium nutmeg