Authentic French Quiche Lorraine

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

A golden, flaky tart filled with creamy egg custard, crispy bacon, and melted cheese. This French-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs pastry dough, bacon, eggs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 sheet (9x14 inches) frozen pastry dough
• 8 oz bacon
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp fresh or 1 tsp dried fresh thyme
• 1 tsp coarse salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup fresh spinach
• 2 tbsp butter

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out frozen pastry dough on a floured surface and fit into a 9-inch tart pan.
2. Step 2: Bake for 10 minutes until golden, then set aside.
3. Step 3: In a large skillet, cook 8 oz bacon until crispy, about 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
4. Step 4: In a mixing bowl, whisk 4 eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 1 cup grated cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, 1 tbsp thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
5. Step 5: Spread 2 tbsp butter in the tart shell. Add 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms and 1 cup fresh spinach. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cooked bacon.
6. Step 6: Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and bacon. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the center is set and golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.