Ina Garten Quiche Lorraine Recipe
Quiche Lorraine is a warm and cozy dish. It feels simple, but it tastes amazing. This Ina Garten Quiche Lorraine Recipe is creamy, rich and full of flavor. It is great for breakfast, brunch or even dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust 9-inch
- 6 strips bacon cooked and chopped
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese grated
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
Bake the Pie Crust
- Place the crust in the pie dish. Bake for a few minutes until lightly golden and firm.
Cook the Bacon
- Fry the bacon until crispy and brown. Let it cool. Chop into small pieces for the quiche.
Mix the Eggs
- Crack the eggs into a bowl. Whisk gently until smooth and even without lumps.
Add the Cream
- Pour heavy cream into the eggs. Mix slowly until the filling looks creamy and rich.
Season the Mixture
- Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix well to spread the flavor in the filling mixture.
Add Bacon and Cheese
- Place bacon and cheese on the crust. Spread evenly so every slice tastes perfect.
Pour the Filling
- Pour the egg mixture into the crust. Fill slowly to keep the bacon and cheese in place.
Bake the Quiche
- Place in the oven. Bake until the center is firm and the top turns golden brown.
Cool and Slice
- Let the quiche cool slightly. Slice carefully so the filling stays smooth and creamy.
Notes
- Use cold pie crust for best texture.
- Cook bacon until extra crisp.
- Use Gruyère cheese for classic flavor.
- Do not overmix the eggs.
- Let the quiche cool before slicing.