How To Make a Brie Quiche Lorraine

What is a Quiche Lorraine?

The infamous Quiche Lorraine. We have all heard of it, but very few of us have actually stopped to ponder exactly what it is. To begin, a quiche in general terms is a French tart typically consisting of an assortment of egg, cheese, meat, veggies, and even seafood. So where does the Lorraine come in? Well, it is believed that quiche originated from a region in France called Lorraine. The original “Quiche Lorraine” consists of cream, eggs, and bacon. It is acceptable to use ham instead of bacon, however, you better not dare add any cheese to your Lorraine as it is deemed inauthentic.

Well, the Two Bries aren’t afraid of any French criticism. Not to start a culture war, but as Italian food stands as the most popular cuisine around the world, I think we will trust our Italian Brie’s instincts a tad more. As a result, we threw caution to the wind and incorporated not one, but TWO cheeses in our Quiche Lorraine, and it was damn good. In an attempt to not upset the French too much, we use a classic French cheese, Brie, along with a Switzerland favorite, Gruyere. We also disobeyed the French once more, and used grass fed whole milk rather than cream. It did not change the flavor or composition of the quiche, but provided a gentler recipe for those with dairy sensitivities.

Tips on perfecting your Brie Quiche

Our main tip for perfecting your Brie Quiche Lorraine is to add ingredients that you enjoy! Don’t worry too much about following a set rule of ingredients. Feel free to add different cheeses and other additions like mushrooms and peppers.

In regards to the brie specifically, we advise using brie more as an accessory cheese than the main event. Yes, you heard that right. The Two Bries in a Pod are telling you to let brie sit on the sidelines for this recipe. Gruyere is an excellent cheese for quiche and complements the egg mixture very well. By adding a small amount of brie, it creates little brie pockets of flavor that serve to complement the gruyere without overpowering the recipe.

Finally, we recommend buying an already prepared pie crust. Feel free to craft your own if you’re feeling particularly ambitious. But personally, we do not think it is worth the time and frustration you will likely encounter. Buying a frozen pie crust will help you quickly throw this recipe together on any given morning.

Quiche Storage

If you dare have leftovers, there are a few options for storing your Brie Quiche. For one, you can simply place your quiche in a gallon freezer bag or cover in plastic wrap and store in the fridge. Your Quiche will stay fresh for 3-4 days: A perfect window for completion! Alternatively, you can freeze your quiche for up to a month if you’re not feeling as ambitious. When you’re ready to eat it, simply uncover, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes or until warm.

Final Quiche Thoughts

We were pleasantly surprised with the outcome of this recipe. This was the first time the Two Bries ever made a Quiche Lorraine and it was even more delicious than anticipated. This recipe will definitely become a staple in our morning breakfast routine. Although the Brie Eggs Benedict is one of our favorites, the Brie Quiche is better when feeding more people or if you’re looking for an easier recipe.

We’d love to hear what you think! Share with us your own variations and Quiche Lorraine recipes and let us know your thoughts.