Classic Quiche Lorraine

Name: Classic Quiche Lorraine
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 4 Eggs; 200 g Streaky Bacon, diced; Salt — to taste; 120 g Cheese, grated; 200 ml Double cream; 1 sheet Shortcrust Pastry, ready-rolled; Black Pepper — to taste; 100 ml Milk; 1 small Onions, finely chopped

A crisp, golden classic quiche lorraine with a rich savoury filling — ideal for a comforting supper.

55 mins Serves 4Oven

Ingredients ↓Method ↓

Method

20 mins prep35 mins cook55 mins total

Heat oven to 190°C (170°C fan). Line a tart tin with pastry and chill for 10 minutes.
Blind-bake the case for 12 minutes, then remove weights and bake 5 minutes more.
Fry the diced bacon and onion until golden and softened; drain excess fat.
Whisk eggs, cream and milk with seasoning, then stir in cheese and filling.
Pour into case and bake 30 to 35 minutes until just set and golden.

Notes

Taste and adjust seasoning in the final step so the flavours are balanced before serving.

Prep ingredients before you start cooking to keep the method smooth and stress-free.

About this recipe

Classic Quiche Lorraine is written in clear, practical steps for reliable home cooking. This upgraded version focuses on proper seasoning, strong texture contrast, and timings that make sense on a real weeknight.

It is built to be repeatable, satisfying, and genuinely tasty — the kind of recipe you’ll happily cook again.