Traditional Quiche Lorraine

Recipe by Philippe Etchebest

A classic Quiche Lorraine, with homemade or store‑bought shortcrust pastry, smoked bacon lardons, Comté cheese and a silky custard made from eggs, cream and milk. Ideal for lunch, dinner or brunch, this simple and economical recipe follows the culinary rules taught by Philippe Etchebest.

EasyFrenchServes 6

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Source Video
30m
Prep
50m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 30m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$10.30
Per serving:$1.72

Critical Success Points

  • Dock the crust before blind‑baking
  • Blind‑bake the crust (15 min + 5 min drying)
  • Brown the lardons to develop flavor
  • Final bake until golden and custard set

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot oven; use kitchen gloves.
  • Watch out for grease splatters when cooking the lardons.
  • Raw eggs may contain salmonella; consume the quiche well‑cooked.

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