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    Home » Breakfast

    Spinach and Bacon Quiche

    Published: Mar 16, 2020 · Modified: May 22, 2023 by Tammy Circeo · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    The first quiche I ever had was as a child in France and of course, it was Quiche Lorraine, the original. Quiche has evolved in the many years that we humans have been enjoying it and it seems that it is perfectly acceptable to put just about anything in a quiche! Therefore, I give you this recipe for Spinach and Bacon Quiche.

    Whole Spinach & Bacon Quiche

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    The quiche equation:


    CRUST + FILLINGS + CUSTARD = THE BEST BREAKFAST, BRUNCH, LUNCH, DINNER, SNACK EVER!

    Each of these parts can take a bit of time if you let them. But the good thing is that they can all be made separately and held if time is of the essence!

    Let's talk about the crust.

    Use your favorite pie crust recipe, of course. If you're not into making your own, use a store-bought one. It's fine. But they really are easy to make so perhaps you should challenge yourself one of these days to learn how to do it!

    I say they are easy to make and then this ... happens.

    Broken pie crust in the quiche dish on a cutting board.

    Not everything turns out right all the time! In my defense, this is a gluten-free dough. I still struggle with gluten-free crusts which really is frustrating because I know how to make a really good pie crust! I can usually roll gluten-free crusts out just fine, but it's the transferring them to the pan that everything falls apart!

    What I've found is that I have the most success with a gluten-free crust when I put the dough in the baking dish and press it out with a small roller or better yet, my hands. You can use a regular pie plate, but they are too angled and deep for a classic quiche. A flat, wider tart pan or quiche dish works best, I think.

    Repaired pie crust ready to prebake

    And for you minimalists out there, it's not a single-use dish! You can also use it for my Tarte aux Pommes, or Nectarine Tart in a Gingersnap Crust or any other manner of delicious tart! Or just as a platter for table service!

    Crust for quiche should be prebaked slightly. It helps to keep it from getting soggy. Just 10-15 minutes in the oven and you're good.

    The filling preparation

    two bowls of fresh spinach

    You can use frozen spinach, but fresh is so delicious! Be prepared to fill your produce bag with lots of spinach! These two bowls are holding ten ounces of fresh spinach. After steaming it, it quickly shrank to this small bit in one of the bowls!

    one bowl with cooked spinach

    Pro tip for using spinach in quiche

    The tip is that you MUST squeeze the water out of the spinach after it has been steamed. If you've never done that before, you'll be shocked at how much water comes out! I steam my spinach in my pasta pot so that I can lift the basket out to run cold water over the spinach. Sometimes, I'll even throw ice cubes on it and let them melt while I work on some other part of the recipe. Work with small amounts of spinach in order to extract the maximum amount of water.

    The same goes when using frozen spinach. Let it thaw, then squeeze out the water before using it.

    Bacon on a platter, spinach in a bowl, shallots and garlic on the cutting board

    Usually, I have bacon already cooked in the fridge because I bake it in a batch. It's so handy to have it ready for omelets or scrambles ... or quiche! For the quiche, I usually start with four pieces, but truthfully, usually end up with six!

    Shallots and garlic in a cast iron skillet

    Saute shallots and garlic, then add the prepared spinach.

    Spinach on the shallots and garlic in the skillet

    How to layer the fillings for Spinach and Bacon Quiche

    Triptych of how to fill the crust

    I start with Gruyere cheese ... right on the crust. Then the spinach mixture, then the bacon. I like the bacon on top because it gets that much more crunchy as the quiche bakes and I love the textural contrast.

    The egg custard

    Eggs, cream, and whole nutmeg for the custard

    This part of the quiche equation used to flummox me, but I have finally figured out how to judge how much custard I need for the amount of filling ingredients I have. Furthermore, I've figured out a ratio of eggs to cream that works well for my tastes. And I always grate in a bit of nutmeg. 😉

    Pouring the custard over the filling ingredients

    The custard gets poured right over the fillings and I top the Spinach and Bacon Quiche with a fresh grating of parmesan.

    Parmesan grated on the top of the quiche

    Bake it at 400°F for 30-40 minutes. You're looking for the custard to rise up, look a bit rounded on the edge near the crust, and for there to be some browning on the surface.

    Bake until the custard puffs up and looks domed

    Let it sit for 10-15 minutes to set, then serve it up with a green salad with a simple vinaigrette or my favorite, Carrot Salad with Vinaigrette.

    Whole quiche with one slice placed on a plate with a green salad

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    Recipe

    Quiche dish with a slice taken out and put on a vintage blue transferware plate

    Spinach and Bacon Quiche

    Tammy Circeo
    Quiche has so many variations and this Spinach and Bacon Quiche is at once flavorful, filling, and healthful. Paired with a salad, it's the perfect meal!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr
    Course Lunch
    Cuisine French
    Servings 8 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 9-inch crust See notes
    • 10 ounces fresh spinach See notes
    • 4-6 strips bacon See notes
    • oil for sauteeing or bacon grease
    • 2 shallots chopped small
    • 1 clove garlic chopped small
    • 2 ounces Gruyere grated
    • 3 large eggs
    • ¾ cup heavy cream
    • 1 small grate of nutmeg same as a "pinch"
    • salt and pepper to season
    • ¼ cup parmesan

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Prepare your crust and bake it for 10-15 minutes. Allow to cool.
    • Cook the bacon using whatever method you prefer. If you like the skillet, cook it, pour off some of the grease, then continue with the shallots. If you prefer my Baked and Foolproof method, you can even bake it ahead and have it waiting on you in the fridge. When the bacon is cool enough, cut it into small pieces.
    • Prepare the spinach by bringing salted water to boil in the bottom of a steamer, like a pasta pot. If you don't have a steamer or a pasta pot, put a large pot of salted water on to boil. Add the spinach and allow it to steam or boil for about 4 minutes. If using a steamer or pasta pot, lift the strainer out of the pot and pour cold water over the spinach. If using a large pot of water, strain the water off of the spinach through a colander and pour cold water over it. When it is cool enough to handle, squeeze as much of the water from the spinach as possible. Chop and set aside.
    • Heat oil over medium to medium high heat. Add the chopped shallots and cook till they are translucent, 3-5 minutes. Add the garlic. Cook for 1 minute more, then add the prepared spinach. Season with salt. Set aside.
    • Put the grated Gruyere in the bottom of the crust. Add the spinach mixture, then the chopped bacon.
    • Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl and gradually add the cream. Grate a bit of whole nutmeg into the mixture or add a small pinch of ground nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the custard mixture over the filling ingredients. Top the quiche with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
    • Bake at 400°F for 30-40 minutes. You're looking for the custard to rise up, look a bit rounded on the edge near the crust, and for there to be some browning on the surface.
    • Let the quiche sit for 10-15 minutes to set, then serve it up with a green salad with a simple vinaigrette or my favorite, Carrot Salad with Vinaigrette.

    Notes

    I don't give specific ingredients or instructions for the crust because I use someone else's recipe for a gluten-free crust. However, if you don't eat gluten-free, use a standard pie crust recipe or buy a store-bought one. It really is easy to learn how to make so you should challenge yourself to do so! 
    Bacon! Usually, I have bacon already cooked in the fridge because I bake it in a batch. It's so handy to have it ready for omelets or scrambles ... or quiche! For the quiche, I usually start with four pieces, but truthfully, usually end up with six! To find my method for baking, search for "Bacon" on my site. 
    You can use frozen spinach, but the quality will be a bit different than using fresh. Whether using fresh or frozen, it's imperative to squeeze as much of the liquid from it as possible. 
    Keyword bacon, quiche, spinach
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    1. George

      March 16, 2020 at 7:42 pm

      5 stars
      I added sauteed mushroom and roasted asparagus in place of bacon since I didn't have enough spinach but it came out great! I don't know why I was so intimidated to make quiche but not any more! This is a great recipe! I pinned the recipe so I can make this again! Thanks for a fantastic recipe!

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      • Tammy Circeo

        March 16, 2020 at 9:46 pm

        Sauteed mushrooms and roasted asparagus are great additions and substitutions! I'm so glad you loved it!

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