Creamy Classic Quiche Lorraine Recipe Easy Homemade with Smoky Bacon and Gruyère
A creamy classic quiche Lorraine featuring smoky bacon and nutty Gruyère cheese, perfect for a quick and elegant brunch or any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made 9-inch pie crust (or homemade)
- 6 slices smoky bacon, diced (thick-cut preferred)
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- A pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the crust by pressing it into a 9-inch pie dish and crimping the edges. Prick the bottom with a fork a few times. For extra crispiness, blind bake the crust for 10 minutes with parchment paper and pie weights, then remove weights and bake an additional 3 minutes.
- Cook the diced bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy but not burnt, about 6-8 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- Grate the Gruyère cheese.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream until fully combined and slightly frothy. Stir in salt, pepper, and nutmeg if using.
- Sprinkle the cooked bacon evenly over the partially baked crust, then add the shredded Gruyère cheese.
- Pour the egg and cream custard gently over the top, filling all gaps.
- Bake the quiche on the middle rack for 35-40 minutes until puffed slightly and the top is light golden brown. Test doneness by inserting a knife near the center; it should come out clean or with a tiny bit of custard.
- Let the quiche rest for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
To avoid soggy crust, blind bake the crust before adding filling. Use room temperature eggs and cream for even custard setting. Cover crust edges with foil if browning too quickly. Cook bacon until crispy but not burnt. Let quiche cool before slicing for cleaner cuts. For gluten-free, use almond flour or gluten-free crust. For dairy-free, substitute Gruyère with dairy-free cheese and heavy cream with coconut or cashew cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6th of qu
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 15
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