Quiche Lorraine

Buttery pastry filled with bacon, egg and cheese custard.

French · RR Moderate · 1 h 10 min · Serves 6

Ingredients

  • 1 roll shortcrust or puff pastry
  • 200 g bacon, chopped
  • 1 onion
  • 4 eggs
  • 250 ml cream or milk
  • 100 g cheese, grated

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Method

  1. Line a tart dish with pastry and bake blind at 190°C for 12 minutes.
  2. Fry the bacon and onion.
  3. Whisk the eggs with the cream or milk and season.
  4. Scatter bacon and cheese in the case, pour over the egg mix and bake at 170°C for 35 minutes.

Cheaper swaps & tips

  • Leave out the bacon and add spinach or mushrooms for a vegetarian quiche.