How to Master the Classic Quiche Lorraine

Rich with eggs, cream, bacon, and cheese, this savory French tart is a classic for a reason

Quiche Lorraine, a classic French dish. Photo by Audrey Le Goff

With a buttery crust and silky custard filling, full of cheese and studded with bits of smoky bacon, the quiche Lorraine is classic French cooking at its best.

Born in the historical Alsace-Lorraine region of northeastern France, this savory tart is today one of the cuisine’s most highly sought-after recipes. But like many popular European dishes, it began as humble peasant food.