How to Make Classic Quiche Lorraine | Quiche Recipe | Allrecipes.com

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.

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

Prepare one unbaked 9-inch pastry pie crust, either homemade or store-bought.

Mince 3/4 cup of onion.

Fry 12 slices of bacon in a large skillet until crispy, then drain on paper towels.

Chop the bacon coarsely.

In a medium bowl, combine the chopped bacon, 1 cup of shredded Swiss cheese, and minced onion, mixing well.

Spread the cheese, bacon, and onion mixture evenly in the bottom of the 9-inch pie crust.

In a large bowl, beat 4 eggs.

Add 2 cups of light cream, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of white sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the eggs and whisk until well blended.

Pour the egg mixture into the pie crust.

Place the quiche on a baking tray for easier handling and bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven.

After 15 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 300°F and bake for another 30 minutes, or until a knife inserted 1 inch from the edge comes out clean.

Allow the quiche to sit for 10 minutes before cutting into wedges and serving.

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