Description

This Spinach Bacon Quiche is a savory and satisfying dish featuring crispy bacon, fresh spinach, and melted Swiss or Gruyere cheese baked into a flaky pie crust. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner, this quiche offers a creamy custard filling made with eggs, cream, and milk, balanced by the salty bacon and earthy spinach for a comforting and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Pie Crust

1 deep dish pie shell (16 oz)

Filling

8 oz bacon, cooked to crispy and crumbled
2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
1/2 cup Swiss or Gruyere cheese, shredded
6 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup milk
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

Pre-bake the pie crust: Preheat your oven to 400˚F (204˚C). Line the pie shell with parchment paper and fill it with dried beans or pie weights to prevent bubbling. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely to room temperature. Reduce oven temperature to 350˚F (177˚C). Avoid poking holes in the crust to prevent egg leakage during baking.
Prepare the custard: In a medium bowl, combine the 6 large eggs, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Use a hand mixer to beat the ingredients thoroughly until completely blended into a smooth custard.
Assemble the quiche layers: Place half of the roughly chopped spinach in the bottom of the pre-baked pie crust. Evenly layer half of the crumbled crispy bacon and half of the shredded cheese on top of the spinach. Repeat this layering process with the remaining spinach, bacon, and cheese.
Pour custard and bake: Slowly pour the prepared egg custard mixture over the layered ingredients in the pie shell. Place the quiche on a baking sheet to catch any spills and bake in the oven at 350˚F (177˚C) for 45-55 minutes, or until the center is just set and a knife inserted comes out clean.
Rest and serve: Remove the quiche from the oven and allow it to sit for 20 minutes before serving. This resting time helps the custard to fully set and makes slicing easier. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy your delicious spinach bacon quiche!

Notes

Do not poke holes in the pie crust before baking to avoid egg leakage.
Using dried beans or pie weights helps to keep the crust from bubbling up during pre-baking.
You can substitute Swiss or Gruyere cheese with a similar melting cheese like cheddar if preferred.
For a lighter option, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream and milk mixture.
Letting the quiche rest after baking improves texture and flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Brunch
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: spinach quiche, bacon quiche, breakfast quiche, brunch recipe, savory pie, spinach bacon cheese pie