The Best Quiche Lorraine Recipe
Quiche is one of those meals that you can have for breakfast, brunch, lunch or even dinner. Pair it with a nice salad, a delicious bottle of wine and you’ve got yourself a delicious dinner fit for a king. Quiche is a dish that’s easy to assemble, so if you’ve never made it before, don’t worry, there’s nothing to it. When it comes to quiches, Quiche Lorraine has got to be the mother of all quiches, a real classic. There are hundreds of different variations of quiches, and that’s because these yummy tarts can literally be filled with anything. The base of a quiche is really eggs and cream, so in essence it’s an unsweetened custard tart.
What Is Quiche Lorraine
This classic quiche Lorraine is probably so popular because it has two ingredients that everybody loves; bacon and cheese. Traditionally it’s filled with bacon and Gruyere cheese but over the years people have used this recipe and modified to their likings based on leftover tidbits from the fridge. Don’t forget quiche is a custard so eggs and cream are a must!
Pie Crust – I made my own pie crust for this recipe but you can definitely use a store-bought crust to make the process even easier. If you have the time, I recommend making your own, because it really is worth the effort. Cheese – the traditional cheese used in this quiche is gruyere cheese, but if you can’t find it, use a Swiss cheese or whatever your favorite cheese is like gouda, cheddar, provolone, etc. I also love to top my quiche with a bit of Parmesan cheese. Eggs – A quiche is not a quiche without eggs! This is what will hold your filling together. Cream – I used 35% cream for this recipe. Any type will work! Salt & pepper – You can completely omit the salt if you like. I topped the quiche with some fresh cracked pepper as well. Keep in mind that you will be getting lots of salt from the bacon and cheese. Bacon – I used some good thick-cut bacon. It’s cubed and fried, so thick-cut will hold up and give you meatier pieces. Onion – A white or yellow onion will do, just cut it thinly into slices.
Essentially a quiche crust is really a pie crust where the main ingredients are flour, butter and ice water. Check out my video and complete recipe instructions for how to make the perfect pie crust. When making a quiche, you want to blind bake the crust first to ensure the bottom is cooked through and you don’t end up with raw dough.
What is Blind Baking
Blind baking basically means baking your pie crust before filling it and baking the entire pie. It’s usually necessary for quiches or for when you’re making a custard pie or the pie filling is unbaked. Blind baking your quiche will prevent it from getting soggy, but it will also ensure that the custard and quiche are perfectly done at the same time.
What Other Ingredients Can I Add To My Quiche
Quiches are great because they truly are versatile. Some acceptable ingredients include smoked salmon, smoked haddock, crab, cauliflower, spinach, broccoli, zucchini, peppers, feta, garlic, chives or dill. However, keep in mind if you add any of these ingredients, it’s no longer a quiche Lorraine, but in the end it doesn’t matter.
How To Serve Quiche Lorraine
Hot or cold? That is the question! I think quiche should be enjoyed warm, not extremely hot, but just a little bit warm. Cold quiche, straight from the fridge is not my favorite thing. Along with a slice of warm quiche goes a good salad or slaw. You’ll hardly ever find when you order quiche at a restaurant that it comes without a side. Usually it’s a nice simple green salad, or a Greek salad works great as a side to this classic quiche. Here are some other suggestions:
Easy Tossed Salad Kale and Quinoa Salad Fattoush Salad Tabbouleh Salad
How To Store Leftovers
Store your quiche in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. You can also freeze it for 3 to 4 months. Because it is a custard, quiche must be refrigerated within two hours of cooling.
How To Reheat
The best way to reheat quiche is to cover it with aluminum foil and bake it in an oven preheated at 325°F degrees for about 15 minutes.
More Brunch Recipes To Try:
Quiche Florentine Sausage Potato Breakfast Casserole Spinach Ricotta Brunch Bake Pancake Muffins Crustless Quiche Crescent Bacon Breakfast Ring Shakshuka Cheesy Zucchini Quiche Mini Quiche Crustless Spinach Quiche
