Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Spinach Bacon Quiche, a perfect marriage of savory bacon, fresh spinach, and a creamy egg custard encased in a flaky pie crust. This versatile dish shines as an elegant breakfast, brunch staple, or light dinner option. With its irresistible taste and satisfying texture, it’s bound to be a hit at any gathering or family meal. Easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly, this quiche allows you to enjoy delicious homemade comfort food without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made 9-inch pie crust
- 8 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Swiss)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges. Pre-bake for about 10 minutes until slightly golden.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy; drain on paper towels.
- Sauté spinach in the same skillet for about 2-3 minutes until wilted; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Spread cooked bacon and sautéed spinach in the crust; sprinkle cheese on top.
- Pour the egg mixture over the filling evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set and lightly golden on top.
- Cool for 10 minutes before slicing; garnish with parsley and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 160mg