The Best Quiche Lorraine
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 1 hour Bake: 1-1/4 hours + cooling
YIELD: 8 servings.
Nestled in a buttery, rustic crust, this quiche is filled with sweet onions, bacon bits and cheese. It's truly the best quiche Lorraine recipe. —Shannon Norris, Cudahy, Wisconsin
Ingredients
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Dough for single-crust deep-dish pie
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1 package (12 ounces) thick-sliced bacon strips, coarsely chopped
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3 large sweet onions, chopped
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1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
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1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
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1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1-1/2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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8 large eggs
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2 cups 2% milk
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
Directions
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1.
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 14-inch circle. Transfer to a 9-in. springform pan; press firmly against bottom and side. Refrigerate while preparing filling.
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2.
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan. Add onions to drippings; cook and stir over medium heat until caramelized, 20-25 minutes.
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Stir in thyme, pepper and nutmeg; remove from the heat. Cool slightly. Stir in cheeses and reserved bacon; spoon into crust. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk and cream until blended; pour over top. Place springform pan on a rimmed baking sheet.
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4.
Bake on a lower oven rack until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 75-85 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 15 minutes. Loosen side from pan with a knife. Remove rim from pan.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 671 calories, 49g fat (27g saturated fat), 308mg cholesterol, 841mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.
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