Description
This Classic Quiche Lorraine recipe features a creamy, savory custard with cheese and smoked crumbles in a flaky pie crust, making it an easy yet impressive dish perfect for brunch or a hearty family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 store-bought pie crust (for a 10-inch quiche)
- 4 large eggs
- 1.5 cups heavy cream (or whole milk)
- 1.5 cups (150 g) grated Gruyère cheese (or cheddar)
- 1 cup (100 g) cooked smoked savory crumbles
- 0.5 cup (80 g) diced onions
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- Fresh chives or parsley (optional, for garnish)
- 1 cup wilted spinach or Swiss chard (optional, for extra greens)
- A pinch of cayenne (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Your Crust: Prick the store-bought pie crust with a fork. If using a fresh or homemade crust, blind bake it for 10-15 minutes at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) until lightly golden.
- Cook the Fillings: In a 10-inch skillet, crisp the savory crumbles until golden and firm, then drain any excess oil. In the residual oil, sauté the diced onions for 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Assemble the Quiche: Scatter the cooked savory crumbles, sautéed onions, and grated Gruyère cheese evenly into the prepared pie crust. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg to create the creamy custard base, then pour it gently over the fillings.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake the quiche at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 35-45 minutes until the edges are set and golden, and the center is slightly jiggly. If the crust browns too fast, cover the edges with foil.
- Cool and Serve: Let the freshly baked quiche stand for at least 10-15 minutes before slicing. This resting time allows the custard to fully set for clean, firm servings.
Notes
If the crust browns too fast during baking, cover the edges with foil. Allow the quiche to stand for at least 10-15 minutes before slicing to ensure the custard sets properly. Consider adding fresh chives or parsley for garnish, wilted spinach or Swiss chard for extra greens, or a pinch of cayenne for subtle warmth.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 150 g)
- Calories: 380 calories
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg
Keywords: Quiche Lorraine, creamy custard, easy dinner, brunch, savory, cheese, family meal, baking, French