Description
Paula Deen’s Bacon Spinach Quiche delivers a savory masterpiece of Southern comfort. Crisp bacon, tender spinach, and creamy eggs nestled in a flaky crust promise a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 ½ cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 2 cups chopped packed fresh baby spinach
- 6 large beaten eggs
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
Crust and Seasoning:
- 1 9 inch fitted to a 9 inch glass pie plate refrigerated piecrust
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- Thoroughly whisk the eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until a uniform, silky texture develops, creating a smooth custard base for the quiche.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even heat distribution.
- Spread the chopped spinach evenly across the bottom of the pie crust, creating a vibrant green foundation for the quiche.
- Scatter the crispy, crumbled bacon over the spinach layer, providing a savory and smoky element to the dish.
- Generously sprinkle the shredded Swiss cheese across the bacon, ensuring complete coverage and maximum flavor integration.
- Carefully pour the prepared egg mixture over the layered ingredients, making certain it fills all the spaces and covers the components uniformly.
- Gently transfer the quiche to the preheated oven, positioning it centrally for consistent baking.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, monitoring until the egg mixture sets completely and the top achieves a delicate golden-brown hue.
- Remove from the oven and allow the quiche to rest for 10 to 15 minutes, enabling the filling to stabilize and making it easier to slice.
- Cut into 8 equal wedges, serving warm as a delightful breakfast or brunch centerpiece.
Notes
- Prevent Quiche Waterworks: Squeeze out moisture from fresh spinach using paper towels to dodge a watery disaster and keep your quiche perfectly textured.
- Crispy Crust Hack: Prebake your pie crust for 5 minutes to create a golden, crunchy foundation that resists getting soggy under the creamy egg mixture.
- Flavor Distribution Magic: Strategically layer bacon, spinach, and cheese evenly across the crust to guarantee a delightful blend of tastes in every single bite.
- Bacon Brilliance: Cook bacon until it’s deliciously crisp but not charred, providing a satisfying crunch that elevates the entire quiche experience.
- Baking Precision: Watch for that perfect moment when the quiche’s center has a slight jiggle while edges look set, ensuring a creamy, tender texture that melts in your mouth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 506
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 744mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 241mg