Classic Quiche Lorraine Recipe For Dinner

Explore the savoury world of a Classic Quiche Lorraine, a recipe that promises a delightful medley of crisp bacon, creamy custard, and cheese all baked into a flaky crust. Each bite of this quiche is a journey through rich flavours and textures that perfectly complement each other, making it a timeless dish for brunch or dinner.

Classic Quiche Lorraine Recipe

Ingredients:

 For the filling:

• Bacon, cooked until crisp and drained on paper towels
• Shallot or onion, minced and sautéed in bacon drippings
• Eggs
• Half-and-half (see below for substitutions)
• Salt
• Pepper
• Nutmeg
• Cayenne
• Shredded cheese (Gruyère and Parmesan are recommended)
• Sliced green onions or chives for topping

Instructions:

• Start by preparing a pastry crust in a tart pan or deep dish pie plate. Blind bake the crust until set and lightly browned.
• Cook bacon until crisp, then drain on paper towels.
• Sauté minced shallot or onion in a little of the bacon drippings.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne.
• Fold in the shredded cheese into the egg mixture.

• Pour the filling into the baked pie or tart shell and top with sliced green onions or chives.
• Bake until golden brown. There are no specific baking temperatures or times mentioned, so a standard would be around 375°F (190°C) for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is lightly golden. Be sure to check your quiche towards the end of baking and cover with foil if it’s browning too quickly.

Enjoy making your Classic Quiche Lorraine!