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Best Spinach and Bacon Quiche

The easiest and BEST Spinach and Bacon Quiche using store-bought crust. Creamy eggs, heavy cream, and Swiss cheese make it the perfect brunch recipe.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast, brunch
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 240kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2 9-inch frozen pie shells
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 ¾ cups heavy whipping cream
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 5 ounce fresh spinach stems removed and chopped
  • ½-1 tablespoon red onion finely diced
  • ½ cup chopped bacon or mushrooms for a veggie quiche option
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Swiss cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. 
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs with a whisk until blended well. Add half of the whipping cream, whisk, then add the remaining whipping cream, salt and black pepper and whisk again until blended well, about a minute. Set aside. 
  • To the pie crusts, evenly divide between the 2 the spinach, red onion, bacon and Swiss cheese.
  • Evenly pour the egg mixture on both pies. 
  • Carefully place the quiches on a large sheet pan.
  • Bake on the middle rack for 40-45 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and egg mixture is set. 
  • Allow the quiches to cool 10 minutes before slicing. If desired, you can freeze the quiche and when ready to bake, sit in the refrigerator the night before to thaw.

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Notes

Recipe Tips and Variations

    • Select Quality Ingredients: Choose high-quality bacon, fresh spinach, and good-quality cheeses for a richer and more flavorful quiche.
    • Quiche Meat Options: Cooked, crumbled, and drained sausage can be used in 2 quiches in place of the bacon. Turkey bacon, ham or turkey sausage can also be used.
    • Mushroom Quiche: Replace the bacon with chopped fresh mushrooms or another vegetable for a vegetable alternative.
    • Blind Bake the Crust: If adding ingredients with more moisture, blind bake the pie crust for a few minutes before adding the filling to prevent a soggy bottom.
    • Customize the Cheese Blend: You can experiment with a different types of cheese. A combination of sharp cheddar cheese, Swiss, gruyere cheese, and Parmesan adds depth of flavor to the quiche.
    • Balance the Flavors: Nutmeg, red pepper flakes, or cayenne pepper can add a nice flavor kick. You can also add fresh herbs like thyme, chives, or parsley. You can also garnish with sliced green onions or parsley.
    • Crustless Quiche: Skip the crust for a low-carb option. Grease the pie dish well, and adjust the baking time accordingly.
    • Homemade Crust: Make your own flaky pie crust by doubling this recipe and baking each in a 9-inch pie plate.
    • Egg Custard Variation: Replace some or all of the cream/milk with Greek yogurt or sour cream for a tangy twist to the egg custard.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g
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