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Chef John's Quiche Lorraine Recipe

Chef John's quiche lorraine is a classic dish perfect for all occasions. The recipe is easy to follow and produces a delicious quiche that is sure to please.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Chef's Delight
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 413 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Wire Rack
  • Pie Dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Spatula
  • Grater
  • Tongs
  • Chopping Board
  • Paper Towel

Ingredients
  

  • 1 9-inch Pie Crust (unbaked)
  • 8 slices Bacon (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • ½ cup Leeks (chop white and pale green parts only)
  • ½ cup Onion (chopped)
  • 6 ounces Gruyere cheese (shredded)
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • ¾ cup Milk
  • 5 Eggs Yolks
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme (chopped)
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt

Instructions
 

  • Chop one onion and fresh thyme into chunks and keep them aside.
  • Cut the bacon slices into one-inch pieces and keep them aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Set pie dough on a 9-inch pie plate and chill the pie for at least 20 minutes before baking.
  • Place the aluminum foil on the chilled pie crust and fill it halfway up with baking weights to set the foil.
  • Bake it in the oven for 7 minutes. Remove the foil and baking weights and bake it for another 5 minutes or until golden brown—lower the temperature to 325 degrees F.
  • Cook thickly sliced bacon in a saucepan until golden brown.
  • Remove it with the tongs and drain the fat on the paper towels.
  • Add chopped leeks and onion with a pinch of salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper until tender and translucent for about 5 to 7 minutes
  • Whisk eggs, heavy cream, and milk in a bowl. Add chopped thyme and stir to combine.
  • Put your prepared onion-leek mixture on the bottom of your crust. Top with cooked bacon followed by shredded Gruyere cheese. Spoon in egg mixture carefully.
  • Sprinkle the remaining onion-leek mixture, bacon, and Gruyere cheese.
  • Bake the filled Quiche in the oven until it is browned and set and is no longer jiggly in the center for 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 33g | Cholesterol: 197mg | Sodium: 469mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 286mg | Iron: 1mg
Keyword Chef John's, Chef John's Quiche Lorraine, Classic Chef John's Quiche Lorraine
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