Quiche Lorraine must be the most popular savory pie ever – a timeless classic perfect for any occasion. Just like the original recipe, this low carb quiche is made with bacon, Swiss cheese, caramelized onion, cream and eggs. The pie crust is gluten-free and low-carb so it won’t spike your blood sugar.
Making a crustless quiche Lorraine is so easy! Scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps: Your first step is to preheat the oven and generously butter a ceramic or glass 9-inch quiche or pie plate. Now, cook the bacon until crisp and chop it. It's easy to cook it in the microwave.
Gruyere Cheese is the true star in our keto quiche recipe – ( low carb lorraine ). It marries together the smoky bacon, creamy eggs and tangy mustard in perfect harmony. A great keto lunch meal, it can be made ahead of time and quickly reheated in the office microwave – your coworkers will be drooling over the aroma alone.
Why is it called "Quiche Lorraine?" This tasty quiche was named after the Lorraine region of France. The original French recipe was made with eggs, cream, and lardons. Modern recipes include cheese, and they also use bacon instead of lardons. Isn't crustless quiche simply a frittata? Not exactly.