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Savory Quiche Recipe for Perfect Brunch or Dinner Delight

This Flaky Spinach and Bacon Quiche is a must-try for any brunch gathering or cozy dinner, combining creamy custard with savory flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 330
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 9-inch Pie Crust Store-bought or homemade
For the Custard
  • 4 Large Eggs Fresh, local eggs recommended
  • 1 Cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half
  • 1/2 Cup Whole Milk Unsweetened almond milk for lactose-free option
For the Filling
  • 1 Cup Shredded Gruyère Cheese Swiss or sharp cheddar are good substitutes
  • 1 Cup Fresh Spinach Thawed frozen spinach can be used
  • 1/2 Cup Diced Smoked Bacon Can substitute with sautéed mushrooms for vegetarian option
  • 1 Small Yellow Onion Sautéed until translucent
  • 1 Clove Garlic Optional enhancement
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt Adjust according to taste
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper Increase for more spice
  • Pinch Ground Nutmeg Optional for added warmth

Equipment

  • 9-inch tart pan
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • fork
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Prepare your pie crust.
  2. Press the pie crust into the tart pan and prick the base. Bake for 12 minutes with weights, then 5 more minutes until golden.
  3. Cook diced bacon in skillet until golden. Remove and sauté onion until translucent, add garlic and spinach until wilted.
  4. Whisk eggs, heavy cream, and milk. Stir in salt, pepper, nutmeg, and half of the Gruyère cheese.
  5. Distribute bacon and vegetables over crust, pour custard mix, sprinkle remaining Gruyère, and tap pan gently.
  6. Bake quiche for 35-40 minutes until set, lightly browned, and edges firm but slightly jiggly.
  7. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 12gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Thoroughly drain spinach to avoid a soggy quiche. Use a chilled pie crust for extra flakiness.

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