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A slice of quiche lorraine with spinach

Quiche Lorraine Recipe

Diana Rattray
A quiche is versatile and readily customized. This quiche Lorraine makes a fantastic brunch, lunch, or dinner dish, and it can be cut into smaller portions and served as an appetizer.
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Servings 8 servings
Calories 359
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Course Bacon, Eggs, Savory Pies
Cuisine French
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 9-inch pie shell, par-baked
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded (3 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup bacon, cooked and chopped (2 ounces )
  • A handful of baby spinach leaves, wilted, optional
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 375 F.
  • Prepare the pastry and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish; crimp or flatten the edge and line the dough with foil. Add pie weights or dry beans or rice to the foil lining; this keeps the dough in place and prevents bubbling up. If making this ahead, cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 days.
    Pie shell for quiche lorraine
  • Bake the weighted crust for about 15 minutes. Remove the foil and weights and prick the crust in several places. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes longer or until the dough appears dry.
  • Remove the par-baked crust to a rack and prepare the filling.
  • Sprinkle the cheese, bacon, and spinach, if using over the bottom of the partially baked crust.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, egg yolk, cream, milk, pepper, salt, and nutmeg until smooth and well blended. Pour over the bacon and cheese mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
    Quiche lorraine prep, filling in the crust.
  • Bake the quiche for 35 to 40 minutes until the top is browned and there is a slight jiggle in the center. Watch for over-browning and cover the edges of the crust with a pie shield or foil as needed.
    Baked quiche lorraine, overhead shot.
  • Cool the quiche on a rack for at least 15 to 20 minutes before slicing.
    A slice of quiche lorraine on a plate

Nutrition

Calories: 359kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 11gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 177mgSodium: 345mgPotassium: 143mgFiber: 0.02gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 779IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 207mgIron: 1mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword bacon, eggs, quiche lorraine, spinach
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