Ooh, the indulgence! This quintessential breakfast or brunch quiche is a masterful combination of bacon, Swiss cheese, cream, and seasonings, all tucked into a flaky Pillsbury™ crust. It’s a perfect choice for a family breakfast or when company’s coming for brunch.
What is Quiche Lorraine?
A French tart, hailing from the Lorraine region, is always made with bacon and Swiss cheese. Our quiche Lorraine recipe balances the savoriness of seasonings with the indulgence of bacon and Swiss cheese, for a flavorful breakfast or brunch tart that’s hard to resist.
How Do I Serve Quiche Lorraine?
It’s a great choice for breakfast or brunch, served with coffee, juice and fresh fruit on the side. We also love leftover slices reheated for lunch the next day!
More About This Recipe
- Quiche is such a delicious way to enjoy eggs in the morning! For more quiche recipes, try our three cheese or broccoli-mushroom recipes next!
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Quiche Lorraine
- Prep Time 30 min
- Total 1 hr 30 min
- Ingredients 8
- Servings 8
Ingredients
- 1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box
- 8 slices bacon, chopped
- 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream or half-and-half
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
- 1 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyère cheese (4 oz)
Instructions
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Step1Heat oven to 425°F. Place pie crust in 9-inch glass pie plate as directed on box for One-Crust Filled Pie. Carefully line pie crust with a double thickness of foil, gently pressing foil to bottom and side of crust. Let foil extend over edge to prevent excessive browning. Bake 10 minutes. Carefully remove foil; bake 2 to 4 minutes longer or until crust just begins to brown and is set. Remove from oven. If crust bubbles, gently push bubbles down with back of spoon. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
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Step2Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Drain all but 2 teaspoons bacon drippings from skillet. Cook onion in bacon drippings over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and light golden brown. Set aside.
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Step3In large bowl, beat eggs slightly with fork or whisk. Beat in whipping cream, black pepper and red pepper. Sprinkle bacon, onion and cheese into warm pie crust. Gently pour egg mixture into crust.
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Step4Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
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Nutrition
390 Calories
32g Total Fat
11g Protein
15g Total Carbohydrate
2g Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 390
- Calories from Fat
- 290
- Total Fat
- 32g
- 49%
- Saturated Fat
- 19g
- 93%
- Trans Fat
- 1/2g
- Cholesterol
- 165mg
- 56%
- Sodium
- 330mg
- 14%
- Potassium
- 135mg
- 4%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 15g
- 5%
- Dietary Fiber
- 0g
- 0%
- Sugars
- 2g
- Protein
- 11g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 20%
- 20%
- Vitamin C
- 0%
- 0%
- Calcium
- 15%
- 15%
- Iron
- 6%
- 6%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 5 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
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