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Classic Quiche Lorraine

- SERVES
- 6
- COOK TIME
- 35 Min
Our shortcut to making popular Quiche Lorraine so easy is a ready-to-bake pie crust that cuts the work out of this brunch favorite. Our foolproof recipe for this classic brunch dish will win you raves all around the table. And while this easy quiche recipe would make a great breakfast any time of the year, it would also make the perfect easy Easter recipe to serve on Easter Sunday morning!
What You'll Need
- 1 (9-inch) baked pie shell
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss Gruyere cheese
- 8 slices bacon, cooked crisp, crumbled
- 6 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups half-and-half
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg
What to Do
- Preheat oven to 375 degree F. Sprinkle cheese and bacon evenly in bottom of pie shell.
- In a medium bowl, beat eggs, half-and-half, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until well blended. Carefully pour over filling in pie shell.
- Bake in center of oven 35 to 40 minutes, or until center of quiche is almost set but jiggles slightly when dish is gently shaken and knife inserted near center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes then slice into wedges and serve.
Note
Recipe courtesy of the American Egg Board
ellisruby2 6799863
Sep 09, 2017
Can evaporated milk be used in place of 1/2 1/2? Is there any other substitute?
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Test Kitchen Team
Sep 15, 2017
Good morning! Yes, evaporated milk can be used in place of the half-and-half. But this may alter the rich and creamy texture of the dish. Hope this was helpful. :)
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jlsdh38 3447114
Mar 24, 2017
Where do you get a baked pie crust?
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Test Kitchen Team
Mar 27, 2017
What we mean by "baked pie crust" is to take a refrigerated pie crust and bake it according to package directions. Then, it can be used in the recipe. We hope this clears any confusion! Thank you for your comment. :)
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Dendy2
Nov 13, 2014
Is there a substitute for the Swiss Gruyere Cheese used in this Quiche Lorraine recipe? It is not often found here, and when you do find it, it is expensive!
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Test Kitchen Team
Nov 14, 2014
Hi there! You can use Swiss, Cheddar, or any other cheese you may like. :)
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doloresm37 5235889
Apr 05, 2014
Do you start with a baked or unbaked pie crust?
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Test Kitchen Team
Apr 08, 2014
The first ingredient is 1 (9-inch) baked pie shell. Thank you for your question!
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dkklein2010 4351325
Oct 11, 2012
I love your recipes. But, I see alot of times when you call for "1 cup" of an item then it shows 4 oz. When I went to school "1 cup" was 8 oz. not 4oz.
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whosyournana 9622226
Nov 11, 2012
4oz is the weight of the pk cheese, 4oz shredded cheese will equal i cup of cheese, it can be tricky & usually the cup amount will be posted on package of cheese
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jwjw24
Apr 03, 2012
I have been making Quiche Lorraine for years, this is the recipe I have used. It is fantastic.....Served with fresh fruit it is a light meal, yet so rewarding....
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