Ingredients
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- 1 Single pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 4-5 strips bacon (diced)
- ½ cup onion (small diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup half and half
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust by rolling it out on a floured surface to about 13 inches wide, then transfer it to a 9-inch pie dish, trim, and crimp the edges. Freeze for 30 minutes and preheat oven to 425°F.
- Place the frozen pie crust on a sheet pan, cover with greased foil, and fill with pie weights. Bake for 10-15 minutes until edges are dry and set, and slightly browned in some areas.
- Withdraw from the oven, lift the foil and weights out, and let them cool.
- Decrease oven temperature to 350°F.
- While the crust cools, sauté the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, around 5 minutes, then transfer to paper towels to drain excess grease.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic in about 1 tablespoon of leftover bacon grease until the onions are translucent, about 3-5 minutes. If necessary, lower the heat.
- Add the spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted, then remove from heat and mix with the cooked bacon.
- Whisk together eggs, half and half, Swiss, and Parmesan cheeses, seasoning with salt and pepper. Pour this mixture into the pie shell, ensuring even distribution.
- Bake the quiche until the center is only slightly wobbly, around 40-50 minutes.
- Let cool for a minimum of 20 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Notes
Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
This quiche can be served warm or cold, making it versatile for any meal occasion.
Feel free to customize the cheese or add other veggies based on your preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.