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National Quiche Lorraine Day

May 19, 2026 | Food Blog

National Quiche Lorraine Day is a great excuse to enjoy a delicious quiche. Quiche Lorraine is a classic French tart made with eggs, cream, bacon, and cheese baked in a pastry crust. This savory dish

The original creator of quiche Lorraine is not known. However, it is believed to have originated in the region of Lorraine in Northeastern France and gets its name from the region where it originated. The first known published recipe for quiche Lorraine is attributed to the 18th-century French chef François Pierre La Varenne. La Varenne’s recipe was published in his cookbook Le Cuisinier François in 1651.

The most famous chef associated with Quiche Lorraine is Julia Child, who is credited with popularizing the dish in the United States. Julia Child’s Quiche Lorraine recipe was special because of her attention to detail. Child suggested using bacon in the recipe and adding nutmeg for flavor. She also recommended baking the quiche in a pastry shell for 15 minutes before adding the filling, which ensures a perfectly cooked and flaky crust. Finally, she suggested serving the quiche with a salad for a complete and balanced meal.

Because of its rich and flavorful ingredients, quiche Lorraine is a popular dish all over the world. One fun fact about quiche Lorraine is that the original recipe didn’t include cheese or cream, just eggs and bacon. There are variations of the recipe, including adding mushrooms, onions, or spinach. Quiche Lorraine is a versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

In the U.S., quiche Lorraine is one of the most popular quiche varieties, with an estimated 10 million quiches being purchased in the U.S. each year. Globally, quiche Lorraine is also a popular dish, with an estimated 1.2 billion quiches being consumed across the world annually.

 

Quiche Lorraine Recipe

Ingredients:

1 sheet of ready-made pastry sheet

4 eggs

2 cups heavy cream

1/2 cup shredded Gruyère cheese

1/2 cup cooked, crumbled bacon

Salt and pepper to taste

 

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  2. Roll the pastry sheet and place it in a greased 9-inch pie plate.
  3. Combine eggs, cream, cheese, bacon, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  4. Pour the egg mixture into the pastry shell.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Let cool before serving.

 

But as we said earlier, quiche Lorraine is a versatile dish. Feel free to experiment by adding your own unique ingredient or making substitutions. And when you do, let us know what you did. I can’t wait to see the pictures.

It’s easy to celebrate National Quiche Lorraine Day. All that’s needed is to make a delicious quiche Lorraine or head to a local bakery to pick one up. Enjoy!

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