Quiche Lorraine
Quiche Lorraine is a classic French tart that combines a creamy and savory custard with smoky bacon, onions, and Gruyére cheese, all baked in a buttery and flaky pastry crust. This elegant and delicious dish is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any special occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 oz comte-gruyere cheese
- 1 pinch black pepper and salt , to taste
- 2 oz chopped smoked apple bacon
- 1 oz chopped onions
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 whole egg
- 2 oz melted butter
- ½ cup water , room temperature
Wine Pairing
- Gamay
Instructions
- PREHEAT oven to 300 degrees.
- COMBINE all flour, whole egg, melted butter and water in a bowl.
- MIX by hand until desired dough consistency is reached.
- COAT pie dish with non-stick vegetable spray. Press dough evenly into dish.
- PLACE in oven for 15 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- SAUTEÉ bacon and onions together in pan until onions are golden brown. Slowly add cream, egg yolks, cheese and black pepper into pan.
- WHISK together.
- FILL crust with mixture and place in oven for 1½ hours or until shells are golden brown color.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
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