Quiche Lorraine with Gruyère & Pancetta

A beloved classic, wonderfully delicious when combined with a fresh green salad.

8 SERVINGS

Ingredients:

Pie Crust

  • 2 dl all-purpose flour
  • 1 dl whole wheat flour
  • 125 g butter
  • 1 egg

Filling

  • 3 eggs
  • 2.5 dl heavy cream or milk or a 50/50 mix
  • 240g grated Gruyère from Terroir Suisse
  • 100g diced pancetta
  • Optional: Dijon mustard and a few tomato slices
  • Salt and pepper
  1. Start with the pie crust. Mix flour and butter. Add the egg and quickly mix into a dough.
  2. Press the dough into a pie dish, about 25 cm in diameter (for 8 servings). Let it rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  3. Prick the bottom with a fork and pre-bake the crust in the middle of the oven for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Fry the pancetta until crispy in a pan.
  5. Whisk together eggs, cream, milk, and the freshly fried pancetta.
  6. Mix in the cheese along with salt and black pepper into the egg mixture.
  7. Pour the filling into the pie crust and bake in the middle of the oven for 30-40 minutes or until the filling has set and the pie has a nice color.

Serve hot or cold with a green salad and a tangy vinaigrette.