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March 5, 2017

Classic Quiche Lorraine – Low Carb Recipe

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Wholesome ingredients and farm fresh flavors make this low carb Quiche Lorraine Recipe a rich and satisfying meal whether served at breakfast or for lunch. Keto and grain-free.

Low Carb Keto Quiche Lorraine Recipe

Quiche is one of my favorite low carb dishes for breakfast. I eat it more days than not. Generally, I make a crustless quiche for breakfast or quiche muffins, but every once in a while I make a low carb crust for my quiche. The extra buttery flavor and texture it brings are well worth the extra few minutes of time.

And this low carb Quiche Lorraine recipe is well worth the effort.

What is Quiche Lorraine?

Quiche is, in its simplest form, a savory egg pie. Typically, an egg and cream mixture is poured into a pastry crust and baked until the custard is almost set. A little jiggle still in the middle helps ensure that it isn’t over cooked, as it will keep cooking for a few minutes when removed from the oven.

A basic quiche can have many different flavors or additions and usually contains some meats, veggies, or cheese. There are many delicious varieties.

Quiche Lorraine is marked by the addition of onions, bacon, and sometimes strong cheese like Swiss or Gruyere. It originated in the Lorraine region of France and is one of the most widely recognized varieties of quiche. Its flavor can be enhanced with Dijon mustard, white wine, fresh thyme, black pepper or nutmeg.

Easy low carb grain free quiche recipe

For this delicious Low Carb Quiche Lorraine Recipe, I opted for simplicity of flavor. Adding sprigs of fresh thyme to the pan while sautéing the onions imparts a subtle flavor without the need to strip and chop the leaves. A press-in almond flour crust adds a rich nutty and buttery flavor, which plays nicely with the sharp flavor of the swiss cheese.

Some of you may remember that quiche was popular in the 70’s. My mother often made it for her ladies’ luncheons. Often served at room temperature, it was a satisfying and tasty meal which didn’t require too much fussing over before being served. Pairing a slice of quiche with a side salad dressed with a nice acidic vinaigrette is easy and pleasing.

Easy and delicious bacon cheese quiche. LCHF Keto Banting THM Recipe

Still, I prefer to enjoy my quiche for breakfast. With two school age children who demand my time in the morning. It’s nice to reheat my breakfast quickly while I’m still helping them get ready for school and out the door.

 

Low Carb Quiche Lorraine

 

Kim develops recipes in her Southern California kitchen and blogs at Low Carb Maven where she shares low carb keto recipes with a gourmet vibe. Follow her on Facebook , Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter.

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Low Carb Quiche Lorraine

A delicious low carb and keto Quiche Lorraine recipe. Grain-free and THM friendly.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine French
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 554kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 batch Easy Low Carb Press-In Pie Crust omit sweetener
  • 1/3 pound bacon diced and cooked until crisp
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 4 ounces Swiss cheese Gruyere
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme

Instructions

  • Make 1 batch of the Easy Low Carb Press-In Pie Crust (omit sweetener) and press into a 9 inch glass pie plate. Refrigerate the crust while continuing with the recipe.
  • Preheat oven to 350F and place one rack at the bottom position and the other in the middle position.
  • Chop bacon and place into a frying pan over medium heat. Cook until browned and crisp - about 6 minutes. Remove from the pan and drain.
  • While the bacon cooks, chop the onions and grate the cheese. Crack the eggs into a medium bowl and add the cream, water, salt and pepper. Beat until frothy with hand beater.
  • Pour the bacon fat out of the pan, leaving a coating of oil in the pan for the onions. Sauté the onions with the sprigs of thyme until the onions soften. Remove the thyme from the pan and the onions from the heat.
  • Remove the crust from the refrigerator and layer 1/3 of the cheese into the bottom of the crust followed by 1/3 of the bacon and 1/2 of the onions. Add a second layer of cheese, onions and bacon. Pour the custard into the crust and finish by adding the final layer of cheese and bacon.
  • Place the quiche onto the bottom rack and cook for 30 minutes. Then, move the quiche to the middle rack and cook for 7-10 minutes more or until the crust and quiche are browned. Cool to room temperature before enjoying or cool, cover, and refrigerate overnight.

Notes

Per 6 servings: Calories: 554, Fat: 51, Carbohydrates: 8, Fiber: 2.5, Protein: 18, NET CARBS: 5.5 g
Per 8 servings: Calories: 415, Fat: 38, Carbohydrates: 6, Fiber: 2, Protein: 14, NET CARBS: 4 g

Nutrition

Calories: 554kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 51g | Fiber: 2.5g
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Filed Under: Breakfast, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Main Dishes Tagged With: almond flour, bacon, eggs

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