Quiche Lorraine


Quiche Lorraine
Quiche Lorraine is a recipe that is both simple and delicious. This savoury tart combines bacon and grated cheese with an egg and cream filling in a short-crust pastry case.
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Last modified on: April 17th 2022
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 35 min.
Cooking: 35 min.
All in all: 1 hour 5 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 15 min.
Quiche Lorraine : Stage 1
Preheat the oven to 210°C (410°F).

Roll out 250 g shortcrust pastry (pâte brisée) and line a tart mould or tin.

Prick all over the base and put to wait in the fridge.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 8 min.
Quiche Lorraine : Stage 2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a frying pan, then add 250 g small pieces of bacon.

Fry until just starting to brown (no longer). Drain off ay excess fat at the end, then add 1 tablespoon vinegar.

Set aside.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 5 min.
Quiche Lorraine : Stage 3
Prepare 500 g quiche filling mixture.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 3 min.
Quiche Lorraine : Stage 4
Spread the bacon over the bottom of the pastry case.

Stage 5 - ⌛ 3 min.
Quiche Lorraine : Stage 5
Scatter 3/4 of the grated cheese on top.

Stage 6 - ⌛ 3 min.
Quiche Lorraine : Stage 6
Pour in the quiche mixture.

Stage 7 - ⌛ 3 min.
Quiche Lorraine : Stage 7
Top with the remaining cheese.

Stage 8 - ⌛ 25 min.
Quiche Lorraine : Stage 8
Cook for 20 to 25 minutes...

Stage 9
Quiche Lorraine : Stage 9
...until the quiche is nicely browned.
Remarks
Serve warm if possible, accompanied by a green salad with a french dressing (vinaigrette).
Keeping: A few days in the fridge, protected with food film.
Source: Nanou.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe350 RDI=130 %1,050 RDI=100 %1,390 RDI=210 %3,700 RDI=190 %15,470 RDI: 190 %
Per 100 g30 RDI=10 %100 RDI=10 %130 RDI=20 %360 RDI=20 %1,500 RDI: 20 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: Gluten, milk, egg, Sulfites
How much will it cost?
  • For 1 quiche : 3.90 €

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This recipe uses (among others)
Quiche filling mixture
Quiche filling mixture

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Shortcrust pastry (pâte brisée)
Shortcrust pastry (pâte brisée)

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