Lorraine Pie
A savory French-inspired pie with a buttery crust, filled with smoky bacon, sweet onions, and rich cheese. Perfect for a cozy dinner.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch pie crust
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 medium onion
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Fit the 1 pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, crimping edges. Brush with beaten egg white if desired.
- 2
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the 6 slices bacon until crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove and crumble, leaving 1 tbsp drippings.
- 3
Add the 1 sliced onion to the skillet and cook until soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- 4
In a bowl, whisk the 3 eggs, 1 cup heavy cream, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp pepper until smooth.
- 5
Spread the bacon and onion over the crust, then sprinkle with 1 cup shredded Gruyere. Pour the egg mixture over the top.
- 6
Bake until the filling is set and the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Tools you’ll need
- 9-inch pie dish
- skillet
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- knife
- cutting board
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