Quiche Lorraine II

Health score
2%
Quiche Lorraine II
65 min.
8
208kcal

Suggestions

Start with a hearty Quiche Lorraine II, a delectable blend of crispy bacon, tender onions, and rich Swiss cheese, perfect for your morning meal, brunch, breakfast, or even as an appetizer. This scrumptious quiche, serving eight, is a delightful dish with a total calorie count of 208 kcal per serving. It's a versatile recipe that can fit into various meal times and occasions.

Baking at the perfect temperature and ensuring the pastry shell is prepped with foil, you'll achieve a crust that's set and dry, setting the stage for the rest of the dish. The key to its savory flavor lies in cooking the bacon until crisp and incorporating it with the tender, cooked onions. A careful mix of milk, salt, and beaten eggs forms the base, enriched with the umami touch of the cheese and a hint of all-purpose flour for a velvety texture.

The result is a quiche that's as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate, with a balanced caloric breakdown of 21.93% protein, 68.89% fat, and 9.18% carbs. Let it stand for a mere 10 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to meld and the dish to reach its optimal temperature. Whether you're a cooking enthusiast or a culinary novice, Quiche Lorraine II promises a satisfying, well-rounded meal that's sure to impress.

Ingredients

  • slices bacon 
  •  eggs beaten
  • tablespoon flour all-purpose
  • 1.5 cups milk 
  •  onion sliced
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 cups swiss cheese shredded

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line pastry shell with foil.
  2. Bake in oven for 8 minutes.
  3. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until crust is set and dry.
  4. Remove from oven and turn down temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  5. In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp.
  6. Drain and reserve 2 tablespoons of drippings. Crumble the bacon and set aside. Cook onion in skillet with reserved drippings; cook until onion is tender and then drain.
  7. In a large bowl, mix together milk, salt and eggs. Stir in bacon and onion. In a separate bowl, toss cheese and flour together, then add to egg mixture. Be sure to mix well.
  8. Pour egg mixture into pie crust.
  9. Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until knife inserted in center of quiche comes out clean. If necessary, cover edge of crust with foil while baking to prevent burning or overbrowning.
  10. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories208kcal
Protein21.93%
Fat68.89%
Carbs9.18%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.88
Glycemic Load
1.69
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
7.4239129139029%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Quercetin
2.79mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:208.35kcal
10.42%
Fat:15.88g
24.43%
Saturated Fat:7.25g
45.34%
Carbohydrates:4.76g
1.59%
Net Carbohydrates:4.5g
1.64%
Sugar:2.85g
3.16%
Cholesterol:96.59mg
32.2%
Sodium:260.75mg
11.34%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.38g
22.75%
Calcium:249.91mg
24.99%
Selenium:15.73µg
22.48%
Phosphorus:223.87mg
22.39%
Vitamin B12:1.09µg
18.13%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
13.04%
Zinc:1.51mg
10.07%
Vitamin A:337.67IU
6.75%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.55%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.24%
Vitamin B5:0.62mg
6.23%
Vitamin D:0.9µg
6%
Potassium:159.54mg
4.56%
Magnesium:17.72mg
4.43%
Vitamin B3:0.81mg
4.04%
Folate:13.91µg
3.48%
Vitamin E:0.39mg
2.61%
Iron:0.46mg
2.53%
Copper:0.04mg
1.78%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.68%
Vitamin C:1.02mg
1.23%
Fiber:0.26g
1.04%
Source:Allrecipes