Classic Quiche Lorraine Recipe

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Classic Quiche Lorraine is a timeless French dish featuring a flaky pastry crust filled with rich, creamy custard, crisp bacon, and melted cheese. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner, it’s elegant yet simple, delicious hot or cold, and always a crowd-pleaser.

ingredients

this Recipe

Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.

pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
bacon, chopped
eggs
heavy cream
whole milk
Gruyère cheese, shredded
salt
black pepper
nutmeg (optional)

directions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

If using a store-bought crust, roll it out into a 9-inch tart pan or pie dish. Press it into place and trim the edges.

Prick the bottom with a fork and blind bake the crust for 10 minutes using parchment paper and pie weights. Remove weights and bake for another 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.

While the crust bakes, cook the chopped bacon in a skillet until crisp. Drain on paper towels.

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, milk, salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg if using.

Sprinkle the cooked bacon and shredded Gruyère cheese evenly into the baked crust.

Pour the egg mixture over the top, spreading evenly.

Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the quiche is set and lightly golden on top.

Let cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Servings and timing

This recipe serves 6–8 slices.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 40 minutes
Cooling time: 15 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Variations

Use Swiss or Emmental cheese instead of Gruyère.
Add sautéed onions, leeks, or spinach for more flavor.
Swap bacon for pancetta or ham.
Use half-and-half instead of cream and milk for a lighter version.
Make mini quiches using a muffin tin for individual servings.

storage/reheating

Store leftover quiche in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat slices in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 10–15 minutes or microwave briefly.
Freeze whole or sliced quiche wrapped tightly for up to 2 months—reheat from frozen or thaw first.

FAQs

Can I make the quiche crustless?
Yes, but the texture will be softer—grease the dish well to prevent sticking.

Do I have to blind bake the crust?
Blind baking helps prevent sogginess—highly recommended.

Can I make it ahead?
Yes, bake the quiche up to 2 days ahead and reheat before serving.

What’s the best cheese to use?
Gruyère is traditional, but Swiss, Emmental, or sharp cheddar also work well.

Is it good cold?
Yes, Quiche Lorraine is delicious served warm, room temperature, or chilled.

Can I use a frozen pie crust?
Yes, just follow the blind-baking instructions as you would for fresh dough.

Conclusion

Classic Quiche Lorraine is rich, savory, and beautifully simple—a dish that never goes out of style. Whether served warm from the oven or chilled for a picnic, it offers comfort and class in every slice. Add it to your brunch table or enjoy it for dinner with a salad—it’s a true culinary staple.

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