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Quiche Lorraine

A classic French breakfast pie, this Quiche Lorraine has a soft, custardy middle filled with bacon and topped with Gruyere cheese.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 495kcal
Author Jill McOwen

Ingredients

  • 1 pie crust I use Pillsbury refrigerated dough
  • 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
  • pinch fresh nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup Gruyere cheese grated

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Press the pie dough into a pie plate and crimp the edges.
  • Scatter the cooked bacon evenly over the pie dough in the bottom of the plate.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, milk, cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Pour the egg filling over the bacon in the pie plate.
  • Sprinkle the shredded Gruyere cheese over the top of the quiche.
  • Bake the quiche for about 35 minutes, or until the center jiggles a bit and the top is lightly browned. Serve warm or at room temperature. 

Nutrition

Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 612mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 848IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 227mg | Iron: 1mg