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Quiche Recipe Quiche

Quiche Recipe Quiche

This simple Quiche Recipe Quiche whips up a creamy custard loaded with spinach, cheese, and smoky bacon in under an hour—perfect for weekday brunch or festive gatherings!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course brunch, Main Course
Cuisine French
Servings 6 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 9-inch pie crust store-bought like Pillsbury or homemade with Bob’s Red Mill flour
  • 4 large eggs fresh, local farm eggs if you can
  • 1 cup heavy cream substitute half-and-half for a lighter custard
  • 1/2 cup whole milk or unsweetened almond milk for a dairy-light version
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese swap Swiss or sharp cheddar if you prefer
  • 1 cup fresh spinach roughly chopped or 8 oz frozen, thawed & thoroughly drained
  • 1/2 cup diced smoked bacon omit or swap for sautéed mushrooms in a vegetarian twist
  • 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch ground nutmeg optional, but it brings warmth

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Press the crust into a 9″ tart pan with removable bottom, prick the base with a fork, then line with parchment and pie weights (or dried beans). Bake 12 minutes, remove weights, and bake 5 more minutes until golden.
  • While crust bakes, crisp bacon in a skillet over medium heat (about 5 minutes). Scoop onto a paper-towel–lined plate. In the rendered fat, sauté onion 4 minutes until translucent, then add garlic and spinach; cook 1–2 minutes until wilted. Transfer to a bowl.
  • In a large bowl, whisk eggs, heavy cream, and milk until blended. Stir in salt, pepper, nutmeg, and half the cheese.
  • Scatter bacon and veggie mixture evenly in the crust. Pour custard over, then top with remaining cheese. Gently tap pan on countertop to remove air bubbles.
  • Bake 35–40 minutes until the center is just set (it’ll jiggle slightly). A thermometer inserted in the center should read 165°F.
  • Let quiche rest 10 minutes on a wire rack—this prevents a runny center. Slide out of pan, slice, and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For extra flakiness, chill your pie crust for 20 minutes before baking. If you use frozen spinach, squeeze excess moisture out with a clean kitchen towel.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal
Keyword bacon, brunch, cheese, Meal Prep, quiche, spinach
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