Description
A delightful and versatile Quiche Lorraine recipe that comes together in about 45 minutes, perfect for a quick breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made pie crust (9-inch)
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 cup Swiss cheese (shredded)
- 4 large eggs
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives (chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grab your pie dish and line it with the pie crust.
- Prick the bottom with a fork to prevent bubbling.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy, about 8 minutes.
- Prepare the egg mixture by whisking the eggs and heavy cream.
- Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Layer the quiche by adding bacon and Swiss cheese, then pouring in the egg mixture.
- Top with chives for added flavor.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until set and golden brown.
- Cool before serving for about 10 minutes.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Great for meal prep and can be frozen before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg