The Only Quiche Lorraine Recipe You'll Ever Need (Authentic French Method)

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Gruyère cheese

🥗Healthier: Emmental cheese

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Emmental offers a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked ham

Turkey bacon is leaner, while smoked ham is often more affordable.

pie crust

🥗Healthier: whole wheat crust

💰Cheaper: store-bought crust

Whole wheat crust adds fiber, while store-bought saves time.

Make the savory shortcrust pastry by combining flour, cold butter, egg, and salt, adding cold water as needed.

Roll out the pastry and line your quiche pan, trimming any excess.

Blind bake the pastry to prevent a soggy bottom.

Prepare the filling by whisking together eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper.

Add the diced smoked pork belly to the filling mixture.

Pour the filling into the pre-baked pastry shell.

Bake the quiche until set and golden, checking for doneness.

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