The BEST Quiche Recipe
This quiche Lorraine recipe comes to you by email request from reader Mary Jo G.! I always appreciate your recipe requests and try to make them as I am able, so please keep sending them in. This was a fun one!
Why you should try it:
Smooth, almost custardy texture thanks to a combination of eggs and heavy cream (I do include instructions for substituting some milk though!). The filling is rich and creamy without being cloying or too heavy on your stomach. Customizable; add your favorite protein, veggies, and cheeses. A handful of wilted spinach would be a great addition, and a wonderful way to add some green into your diet. Nice textural contrast between the buttery, flaky crust and creamy filling. I recommend using my homemade pie crust rather than store-bought so that you can skip the preservatives and maximize on flavor. Can be made in advance, so it’s perfect for holiday breakfasts or brunch (alongside some cinnamon rolls or coffee cake).
Before we get started with the recipe, I wanted to cover my bases and get into the nitty gritty about what a quiche Lorraine traditionally is and why my recipe varies from the strictest norms.
A Note on Traditional Quiche Lorraine
Quiche Lorraine originated in the Lorraine region of France as a simple, no-fuss recipe. It was originally made with bread dough, cream, eggs, and bacon. Besides using pie crust instead of bread dough, you’ll also notice that I add cheese to my recipe (and a few other flavor boosters!). Some purists will likely find an issue with this, so let me explain before anyone starts sounding off in the comments 😉. Just as I stated with my fettuccine alfredo recipe, I want remind steadfast purists that I don’t aim to give you skeletally authentic recipes; my goal is to give you the best, tastiest versions of these recipes. Otherwise, I’d just be regurgitating the originals, and no one really needs me to do that! So what follows below is my version, and it uses cheese because, well, cheese is delicious and it simply just does improve the dish. Traditionalists, you will just have seek your authentic recipes elsewhere. I’m sorry you’ll miss out! 🤪
What You Need
While my recipe is not necessarily traditional, it is the BEST quiche Lorraine I’ve ever had. As a result, you will see some ingredients listed below that aren’t conventional (but they add lots of flavor!).
Pie crust. Shortcrust is commonly used for quiche, but I personally much prefer to use my favorite easy pie crust. Alternatively you could use a store-bought crust. Bacon. Drain all but one tablespoon of the grease, which we will use to cook our onion and garlic. This adds such a nice flavor to our quiche Lorraine! Tabasco. A few dashes of hot sauce add a subtle depth of flavor. Cayenne pepper would also work if you don’t keep Tabasco on hand. Nutmeg. A pinch of nutmeg is traditional in quiche Lorraine, but you can always leave this out if you aren’t a fan of nutmeg. Cheese. Not traditional, but totally necessary in my book! Gruyere and parmesan are my favorites here, but cheddar or Swiss cheese would be great options too. Pick a hard cheese that you like eating, and make sure to grate it yourself for best results.
You will also need a baking pan! I use a 9.5″ quiche pan (linked below). A standard 9-9.5″ pie plate will work here, or you can use a 1.5″ deep tart pan. Most tart pans won’t be big enough for all the filling this recipe makes, so you will have extra if yours isn’t 1.5″ deep. SAM’S TIP: For easy transferring in/out of the oven, place your quiche pan on a foil lined baking sheet. This also will catch any spills so your oven stays clean! Remember, this is just an overview of the ingredients I used and why. For the full recipe please scroll down to the bottom of the post!
How to Make Quiche Lorraine
Crust
Filling
SAM’S TIP: If you struggle with your crust burning (I haven’t) you can cover the edges of the crust with foil or use a pie shield. What recipe would you like to see next? Let me know in the comments below! Enjoy! Let’s bake together! I’ll be walking you through all the steps in my written recipe and video below! If you try this recipe, be sure to tag me on Instagram, and you can also find me on YouTube and Facebook
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