Alan’s Quiche Lorraine

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Looking for a classic and delicious breakfast or brunch option? Look no further than the Quiche Lorraine recipe! This traditional French dish combines a buttery pastry crust with a rich and creamy filling of eggs, bacon, and cheese. The Quiche Lorraine is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed hot or cold, making it perfect for any occasion. It is easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress your family and friends.

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Quiche lorraine recipe details

Quiche lorraine recipe, recipe Rating: 4.4
Number of votes:92

A delicious recipe for brunch or anytime.
Ready in: 1 hour 30 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 12

• 1 pound bacon – crisp and chopped coarsely
• 1/2 pound cooked ham – chopped coarsely
• 1/2 pound shredded Gruyere cheese
• 1/3 cup minced onion
• 2 (9 inch) frozen single crust pie shells
• 6 eggs, beaten
• 3 cups light cream
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Preparation method

Prep: 30 mins | Cook: 1 hour

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. Sprinkle bacon, ham, cheese and onion into pastry shells.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, salt, sugar and cayenne pepper. Pour mixture into pastry shells. Do not overfill shells; reduce filling amounts as needed.
4. Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce heat to 300 degrees and bake an additional 30 minutes or until a knife inserted 1 inch from edge comes out clean. Allow quiche to sit 10 minutes before cutting into wedges.