Classic Quiche Lorraine Recipe

Name: Classic Quiche Lorraine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 -6 slices bacon, diced; 1 cup chopped yellow onion; 1 shallot, chopped; 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley; 3 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups half-and-half or 1 1/2 cups milk; 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 dash ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste); fresh ground pepper; 1 1/4 cups grated gruyere cheese; 1 (9 inch) pie shells, partially baked

Servings: persons

4 -6 slices bacon, diced
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 shallot, chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups half-and-half or 1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 dash ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
fresh ground pepper
1 1/4 cups grated gruyere cheese
1 (9 inch) pie shells, partially baked

1
In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crisp; transfer bacon to a paper-towel lined plate using a slotted spoon; let bacon drain.
2
Discard all but 1 tablespoon bacon drippings from pan.
3
Add in onion and shallot; stir/saute for 5 minutes or until tender; stir in parsley.
4
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, mustard, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; add in onion mixture and bacon; stir to combine.
5
Sprinkle cheese over the bottom of the pie shell.
6
Pour egg mixture over all.
7
Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 40-45 minutes or until knife inserted into center comes out clean (cover pie crust edges as appropriate if become too brown).
8
Let stand for 10 minutes.
9
Cut into wedges and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 -6 slices bacon, diced, 1 cup chopped yellow onion, 1 shallot, chopped, 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley, and more.

Yes, Classic Quiche Lorraine falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Classic Quiche Lorraine

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