Quiche Lorraine Recipe

Name: Quiche Lorraine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons butter-flavored shortening; 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water; 12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 4 large eggs; 2 cups half-and-half cream; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1-1/4 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Servings: persons

1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons butter-flavored shortening
2 to 3 tablespoons ice water
12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
4 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/4 cups shredded Swiss cheese

1
Combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add ice water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Shape into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 1 hour or overnight.
2
Preheat oven to 425u00b0. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge.
3
For filling, sprinkle pastry with bacon. Whisk eggs, cream, salt and nutmeg until blended; stir in cheese. Pour over top.
4
Bake on a lower oven rack for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 325u00b0; continue to bake until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 30-40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

2537

kcal

Calories

204

Fat

Carbs

136

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 6 tablespoons butter-flavored shortening, 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water, and more.

Yes, 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.

Quiche Lorraine

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