Experience the delight of a Quiche Lorraine with Bacon and Gruyère. This French classic features a flaky crust filled with creamy custard, crunchy bacon, and rich Gruyère cheese, offering a satisfying meal for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner. The smokey flavors of the bacon beautifully complement the creamy cheese, making it a staple for any gathering or a quiet meal at home.
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch pie crust, unbaked
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the pie crust into a 9-inch tart pan, pressing it into the edges.
- Distribute the crumbled bacon and grated Gruyère cheese evenly over the pie crust.
- In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg, whisking until the mixture is smooth.
- Gently pour this mixture over the bacon and cheese in the pie crust.
- Place in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, until the quiche is set and the surface is golden brown.
- Allow the quiche to cool for a few minutes before cutting into slices.
Keywords: Creamy, Custard, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Spice Rack: Salt, Black Pepper, Nutmeg
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