Quiche Lorraine is a timeless classic. This version has bacon, Swiss cheese, and onions in perfect harmony amidst eggs and cream for a supremely satisfying brunch dish!
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 55 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 12 slices bacon
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- ⅓ cup minced onion
- 1 (9-inch) prepared pie crust
- 2 cups light cream
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- ¾ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon white sugar or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Steps
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels, then chop coarsely.
- Sprinkle bacon, Swiss cheese, and onion into prepared pastry crust.
- Whisk cream, eggs, salt, sugar, and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl; pour mixture into pastry shell.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and continue baking until a knife inserted 1 inch from the edge comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
- Allow quiche to sit 10 minutes before cutting into wedges and serving.
