Quiche Lorraine
France
About Quiche Lorraine
Quiche Lorraine is a French savory tart made with a pastry crust filled with a rich custard of eggs and cream and pieces of smoked bacon (lardons).
It comes from the Lorraine region in north-eastern France. The original recipe has no cheese, but Gruyère is often added today.
Quiche is served warm or at room temperature with a green salad. It became popular in Britain and the United States in the 1950s and 60s.
Ingredients
- pie crust
- eggs
- cream
- bacon (lardons)
- nutmeg
- cheese (optional)