French Quiche Lorraine with Caramelized Onions

French Quiche Lorraine with Caramelized Onions

StandardFrenchLunchComfort FoodTraditionalSavory
⏱️ 30m PREP
🔥 45m COOK
👥 8 SERVINGS
400 CAL/SERV
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Overview

A classic French dish with a rich, creamy filling of eggs, bacon, and caramelized onions in a flaky crust.

Macronutrients per serving

70
grams
Protein
15.0g 21%
Fat
30.0g 43%
Carbs
25.0g 36%

Rich in nutrients

🔺 Calcium
20% DV
Supports bone health
☀️ Vitamin A
15% DV
Essential for vision and immune function
☀️ Vitamin B12
30% DV
Important for red blood cell formation
🔺 Iron
10% DV
Supports oxygen transport in the blood
💧 Omega-3
5% DV
Contributes to heart health

Ingredients

Pastry Crust

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and diced
  • 3-4 tablespoons ice water

Filling

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 large onions thinly sliced
  • 4 slices bacon chopped
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup gruyere cheese grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. 1 To make the pastry crust, combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Add cold butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. 2 Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough holds together. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and fit into a 9-inch pie pan.
  4. 4 In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until caramelized, about 15 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  5. 5 In the same skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
  6. 6 In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir in the caramelized onions, bacon, and gruyere cheese.
  7. 7 Pour the filling into the prepared crust. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.
  8. 8 Let the quiche cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

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