🥧 Easy Quiche with Bacon and Spinach – A Comforting Classic
This easy quiche with bacon and spinach is creamy, savory, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a light dinner. Made with simple ingredients and baked in a flaky pie crust, it’s a foolproof recipe that’s both elegant and satisfying. Pair it with a side salad or fresh fruit for a complete meal!
💛 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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✅ Simple pantry ingredients
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✅ Ready in under an hour
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✅ Great for meal prep or leftovers
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✅ Perfect balance of smoky bacon, tender spinach, and creamy custard
🛒 Ingredients
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1 prepared pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
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6 slices bacon, chopped
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2 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen, thawed & drained)
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1 cup shredded cheese (Gruyère, cheddar, or Swiss work well)
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4 large eggs
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1 cup milk (or half-and-half for richer flavor)
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½ cup heavy cream
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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¼ tsp nutmeg (optional, adds warmth)
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat Oven
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Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and pre-bake for 8–10 minutes to prevent sogginess.
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Cook Bacon
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In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon, leaving 1 tsp of drippings in the pan.
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Sauté Spinach
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Add spinach to the pan and sauté until wilted. Set aside.
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Prepare Custard
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In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.
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Assemble Quiche
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Sprinkle bacon, spinach, and cheese evenly over the crust. Pour egg mixture on top.
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Bake
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Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until center is just set and lightly golden.
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Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
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🍴 Serving Ideas
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Serve warm with a fresh green salad.
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Enjoy cold for meal-prep lunches.
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Add roasted veggies or mushrooms for extra flavor.
💡 Tips & Variations
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Swap bacon for ham or turkey for a lighter version.
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Make it vegetarian by skipping bacon and adding mushrooms or bell peppers.
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Use puff pastry instead of pie crust for a buttery twist.
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