Quiche Lorraine

by Gather
Prep: 20m
Cook: 45m
vegetarian
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Ingredients
Servings:8
1pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
8ozbacon, chopped
1yellow onion, diced
1 1/2cupGruyère cheese, shredded
4large eggs
1 1/2cupheavy cream
1/2cupwhole milk
1/2tspsalt
1/4tspblack pepper
1/8tspnutmeg
1tspfresh thyme
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Instructions
  1. 1

    Prepare crust

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out pie dough and fit into a 9-inch tart pan or pie dish. Prick bottom with fork. Line with parchment and pie weights. Blind bake 15 minutes. Remove weights and parchment, bake 5 minutes more until lightly golden.

  1. 2

    Cook bacon and onion

    Cook bacon in skillet until crispy. Remove bacon, drain all but 1 tablespoon fat. Sauté onion in bacon fat until soft, 5 minutes.

  2. 3

    Make custard

    Whisk together eggs, cream, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.

  3. 4

    Assemble quiche

    Sprinkle bacon, onion, and Gruyère over baked crust. Pour custard mixture over top. Sprinkle with fresh thyme.

  4. 5

    Bake

    Bake 35-45 minutes until custard is set and top is golden. A knife inserted in center should come out clean. Let cool 15 minutes before slicing.

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Quiche Lorraine

Created by: Gather

Prep Time: 20m
Cook Time: 45m
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
  • 8 oz bacon, chopped
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 1/2 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme

Instructions

  1. Prepare crustPreheat oven to 375°F. Roll out pie dough and fit into a 9-inch tart pan or pie dish. Prick bottom with fork. Line with parchment and pie weights. Blind bake 15 minutes. Remove weights and parchment, bake 5 minutes more until lightly golden.
  2. Cook bacon and onionCook bacon in skillet until crispy. Remove bacon, drain all but 1 tablespoon fat. Sauté onion in bacon fat until soft, 5 minutes.
  3. Make custardWhisk together eggs, cream, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.
  4. Assemble quicheSprinkle bacon, onion, and Gruyère over baked crust. Pour custard mixture over top. Sprinkle with fresh thyme.
  5. BakeBake 35-45 minutes until custard is set and top is golden. A knife inserted in center should come out clean. Let cool 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes & Tips

Quiche Lorraine is a classic French tart from the Lorraine region. Traditional recipes don't include cheese, but Gruyère has become standard. Serve warm or at room temperature.