Quiche Lorraine W Simple Salad Emeril Lagasse

Indulge in the timeless elegance of Emeril Lagasse's Quiche Lorraine with Simple Salad—a perfect dish for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner. This recipe features a flaky, golden pie crust filled with a rich custard made from eggs, heavy cream, and a hint of nutmeg, layered with crispy thick-cut bacon and melty Gruyère cheese for a savory explosion of flavor. Paired with a vibrant mixed greens salad, tossed in a tangy-sweet lemon and honey vinaigrette, this dish achieves the perfect balance of indulgence and freshness. Ready in just over an hour and serving six, this classic French-inspired recipe is both simple to prepare and irresistibly delicious. Perfect for entertaining or a cozy family meal, this quiche and salad duo is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 piece Pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
• 6 slices Thick-cut bacon, diced
• 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
• 4 large Eggs
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 0.5 cup Whole milk
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.125 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 6 cups Mixed greens
• 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt (for salad dressing)
• 0.125 teaspoon Ground black pepper (for salad dressing)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Roll out or place the prepared pie crust in a 9-inch tart or pie pan. Trim the edges and prick the base with a fork. Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Blind bake for 10 minutes, then remove the weights and bake for another 5 minutes until lightly golden. Set aside.

Step 3

In a medium skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer the cooked bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.

Step 4

Sprinkle the shredded Gruyère cheese evenly across the bottom of the baked pie crust. Layer the cooked bacon on top of the cheese.

Step 5

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until well combined. Pour the custard mixture over the cheese and bacon in the crust.

Step 6

Carefully place the quiche in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing.

Step 7

While the quiche cools, prepare the salad by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to make the dressing.

Step 8

In a large salad bowl, toss the mixed greens with the dressing until lightly coated.

Step 9

Slice the quiche into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature alongside the freshly tossed salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(946.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3167.0

Total Fat 246.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 100.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 420mg	0%
Sodium 5353.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 153.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.9g	0%
Total Sugars 10.9g
Protein 79.7g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1192.0mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 1111.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.4%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 19.5%