Quiche Lorraine

11 INGREDIENTS • 12 STEPS • 1HR 45MINS

Quiche Lorraine

Quiche Lorraine is a classic baked dish, perfect for lunch or dinner. A delicious, home made pastry crust is filled with bacon, onion, cheese, eggs and cream then baked until golden. Serve hot or cold with salad or mixed vegetables.
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Quiche Lorraine is a classic baked dish, perfect for lunch or dinner. A delicious, home made pastry crust is filled with bacon, onion, cheese, eggs and cream then baked until golden. Serve hot or cold with salad or mixed vegetables.
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1HR 45MINS

Total Time

Ingredients

Servings
6
us / metric
All-Purpose Flour
1 3/4 cups
All-Purpose Flour
Butter
5.5 oz
Butter, cubed
Egg
1
Egg, separated
yolk only
Water
2 Tbsp
Cold Water
Yellow Onion
1
Yellow Onion, chopped
Bacon
6 slices
Bacon, chopped
Butter
2 Tbsp
Butter
Egg
8
Eggs
Cream
1/2 cup
Cream
Cheddar Cheese
1 cup
Cheddar Cheese, grated
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
673
Fat
51.6 g
Protein
20.8 g
Carbs
31.4 g
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
In a food processor, add All-Purpose Flour (1 3/4 cups) and Butter (5.5 oz). Process until mixture has the appearance of fine breadcrumbs.
step 1 In a food processor, add All-Purpose Flour (1 3/4 cups) and Butter (5.5 oz). Process until mixture has the appearance of fine breadcrumbs.
step 2
Add the Egg (1) yolk and Water (2 Tbsp). Process until everything comes together as a dough.
step 2 Add the Egg (1) yolk and Water (2 Tbsp). Process until everything comes together as a dough.
step 3
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and slightly elastic. Shape dough into a disk and cover in plastic wrap. Place in refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill.
step 3 Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and slightly elastic. Shape dough into a disk and cover in plastic wrap. Place in refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill.
step 4
Using a rolling pin, gently roll the pastry out until it is 2 millimeters thick. Place it into a baking dish and trim off excess pastry with a knife. Cover with baking paper and place pie weights in the center of the dish.
step 4 Using a rolling pin, gently roll the pastry out until it is 2 millimeters thick. Place it into a baking dish and trim off excess pastry with a knife. Cover with baking paper and place pie weights in the center of the dish.
step 5
Bake at 220 degrees C (425 degrees F) for 20 minutes.
step 5 Bake at 220 degrees C (425 degrees F) for 20 minutes.
step 6
Remove pie weights and baking paper. Bake for another 5 minutes, or until golden. Set aside to cool.
step 6 Remove pie weights and baking paper. Bake for another 5 minutes, or until golden. Set aside to cool.
step 7
In a fry pan over medium heat, allow Butter (2 Tbsp) to melt. Add Yellow Onion (1) and Bacon (6 slices). Fry until onions have softened and bacon is lightly browned. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool.
step 7 In a fry pan over medium heat, allow Butter (2 Tbsp) to melt. Add Yellow Onion (1) and Bacon (6 slices). Fry until onions have softened and bacon is lightly browned. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool.
step 8
In a mixing jug, add Eggs (8) and Cream (1/2 cup). Season with Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Mix together until smooth.
step 8 In a mixing jug, add Eggs (8) and Cream (1/2 cup). Season with Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Mix together until smooth.
step 9
Spoon the bacon and onion mixture into the pastry base. Sprinkle Cheddar Cheese (1 cup) on top. Pour the egg and cream mixture over the quiche.
step 9 Spoon the bacon and onion mixture into the pastry base. Sprinkle Cheddar Cheese (1 cup) on top. Pour the egg and cream mixture over the quiche.
step 10
Bake at 180 degrees C (350 degrees F) for 45 minutes, or until just set in the center.
step 10 Bake at 180 degrees C (350 degrees F) for 45 minutes, or until just set in the center.
step 11
Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes.
step 12
Serve and enjoy!
step 12 Serve and enjoy!

Tags

Brunch
Comfort Food
Lunch
Date Night
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Easter
French
One-Pot
Mother's Day
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