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Quiche

Cultural Context

Originating from the Lorraine region of France, Quiche is a savory custard pie that traditionally features eggs and cream. It was originally a simple dish made by local farmers, but has evolved into a beloved staple in French cuisine, often served at brunch or as a light meal. Today, variations abound globally, with fillings ranging from vegetables to seafood, making it a versatile dish enjoyed in many cultures.

FrenchMTmain
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
1.5 cups flour
butter
lard
salt
water
1.5 cups Gruyere or Montalheur cheese
5 slices cooked bacon
4 large eggs
1.5 cups milk
0.5 cups heavy cream

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

pie crust

🥗Healthier: whole wheat crust

💰Cheaper: store-bought crust

Whole wheat crust adds fiber and nutrients.

1

Make the pastry by placing 1.5 cups of flour, some butter, lard, and salt in a food processor.

2

Process until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3

Add water and process again until the mixture begins to hold together.

4

Dump the dough onto a work surface, gather it together, knead lightly, and flatten into a disk.

5

Roll the dough into a circle larger than the quiche pan and lift it into the pan, pushing it into the corners and crimping the edge.

6

Remove excess dough using a rolling pin and mark the dough with the back of a knife.

7

Arrange 1.5 cups of Gruyere or Montalheur cheese cut into half-inch cubes in the base of the pastry case.

8

Thinly slice about 5 slices of cooked bacon and sprinkle them over the cheese.

9

Crack 4 large eggs into a bowl, season with salt and pepper, and whisk well.

10

Pour in 1.5 cups of milk and 0.5 cups of heavy cream and mix again.

11

Gently pour 3/4 of the custard mixture over the cheese and bacon.

12

Set the filled quiche on a baking sheet and pour in the remaining custard mixture without spilling.

13

Bake in a 400°F oven for about 1 hour.

14

Let the quiche rest for 20 minutes before cutting into it.

Cooking Techniques

bakingsautéingmixing

Equipment Needed

food processorquiche panbaking sheetmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Quiche LorraineVegetable QuicheCheese Quiche

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