Bacon Spinach Quiche Recipe for Breakfast or Brunch (2024)

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by Cheryl Najafi on Sep 27, 2015 2 comments »

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Quiche is a simple entrée that can be prepared any time of day, for any occasion. That’s why we perfected this bacon spinach quiche recipe! With a few basic ingredients and homemadepie crust, you’ll have a tidy, great-tasting meal in less than one hour.

Add any of your favorite veggies to complement your palette. You can also swap out the bacon for ham, chicken sausage or any other savory meat or poultry you desire. If you like it spicy, consider adding fresh jalapeños.

Bacon Spinach Quiche – Recipe Tips

If you’ve had trouble perfecting pie crust in the past, try the ‘blind baking’ technique to prevent the crust from becoming soggy. Simply pre-bake the crust for a short time before adding the filling. You can also use pie weights to prevent the dough from shrinking in addition to those pesky little air pockets that form. If you don’t have pie weights (who does?) then an inexpensive bag of navy beans will do the trick!

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Bacon Spinach Quiche Recipe

This savory bacon spinach quiche recipe is hearty, delicious and easy to prepare! Make it with a homemade pie crust for an extra special touch.

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Ingredients

Yield: 8 servings

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Instructions

  • Place a rack in the center of the oven then preheat to 350 degrees.

  • Prepare pie crust according to recipe.

  • Roll out pie crust and place it in a 9" round deep-dish pie pan. Flute or decorate the edges of the crust as desired. Use a fork to poke a few holes in the bottom and sides.

  • ‘Blind bake’ the crust by lining the inside of the pie crust with aluminum foil and placing pie weights (or uncooked beans or rice) inside the foil. Bake the pie shell for 15 minutes then remove from oven. Remove the weights and foil and set aside until ready to fill.

  • While the crust is baking, cook the diced bacon in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat until crispy but still tender—approx. 7–8 minutes. Drain the bacon pieces on a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.

  • Remove bacon grease from the pan, return the skillet to the heat then add baby spinach. Toss occasionally until the spinach becomes dark green and all the leaves have wilted.

  • Transfer the spinach to a colander or wire sieve and squeeze the spinach—you should have ½ cup of cooked spinach with very little moisture remaining. Set aside.

  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, crack 1 egg and whisk it together with flour until completely smooth. Add the remaining 5 eggs, whisk until completely combined then whisk in the sour cream, milk, kosher salt and pepper until completely smooth.

  • Stir the bacon, spinach and grated cheese into the egg mixture then pour the filling into the pie crust. Return the dish to the oven and bake 45-55 minutes—the filling will brown slightly in some areas and the center will feel firm when pressed.

  • Remove the quiche from the oven and allow it to cool at least 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Notes

If you have the time, we recommend shredding your own cheese. It’s typically less expensive and doesn’t contain any additives or preservatives.

Author: Cheryl Najafi

Course: Breakfast

Calories: 349kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 15g, Fat: 25g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 199mg, Sodium: 595mg, Potassium: 263mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g

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originally published on Sep 27, 2015 (last updated Jan 1, 2024)

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  1. Pippa

    These ingredients work together beautifully and created balanced taste and texture. Just what I wanted from a bacon, spinach, cheese and some sour cream. Follow exactly. Yum.

  2. Karen

    Have you ever made a head and freeze?

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Bacon Spinach Quiche Recipe for Breakfast or Brunch (2024)

FAQs

What is a breakfast quiche called? ›

Frittatas are Italian in origin and can be described as a cross between an omelet and a crustless quiche. Frittatas take less time to make than quiche or strata. The dish is traditionally made by beating eggs with dairy—often heavy cream or half and half—together with ingredients like vegetables, meats and cheeses.

Can you put too many eggs in a quiche? ›

Using too many eggs in the custard results in a quiche that rubbery and too firm when baked, while not using enough will prevent the custard from setting. Follow This Tip: Remember this ratio: 1 large egg to 1/2 cup of dairy.

Can you eat quiche for breakfast? ›

Quiche is one of the greatest make-ahead breakfasts I can think of. Meant to be served at room temperature—or even slightly chilled—you not only can make quiche ahead, you have to! That's one of the reasons it's so great for a celebratory morning breakfast.

Do French people eat quiche for breakfast? ›

The original recipe is the Quiche Lorraine. It is not eaten at breakfast. You can eat it at lunch or dinner.

What does quiche mean in slang? ›

quiche (comparative more quiche, superlative most quiche) (slang) Extremely appealing to look at; sexually alluring. I'm not even bragging, but me and my friends are pretty much quiche.

What is the English word for quiche? ›

Quiche is a French word that first appeared in English in the mid-20th century and became very popular around 1970. It comes from the German Kuchen, or "cake." Definitions of quiche. a tart filled with rich unsweetened custard; often contains other ingredients (as cheese or ham or seafood or vegetables)

Should quiche be cooked at 350 or 375? ›

BAKE in center of 375°F oven until center is almost set but jiggles slightly when dish is gently shaken and knife inserted near center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes.

Do you need to prebake pie crust for quiche? ›

Some recipes like quiches recommend partially cooked pie shells because the baking time wouldn't be long enough to fully cook the dough otherwise. Pre-baking a crust can ensure that your pie or tart crust will be fully baked and browned, and not soggy.

Why is my spinach quiche watery? ›

Why is my spinach quiche watery? If you've ever cooked a big bag of spinach, you know that it wilts down to practically nothing! That's because spinach is mostly water. Let the spinach thaw overnight in the fridge or use the defrost setting on your microwave to speed things up.

How do you keep bacon from sinking in a quiche? ›

Another tip is to run a chopstick around the quiche so the solid ingredients in the filling don't all sink to the bottom.

Should quiche still be jiggly? ›

Baked quiche should be removed from the oven before the center is completely set. The center will jiggle slightly when cup or dish is gently shaken. Quiche will continue to “cook” after it's removed and center will firm up quickly. Over baked quiche may curdle.

What do the French eat with quiche? ›

Quiche is traditionally served with a green salad and crusty French bread, but the sky is the limit when you start thinking of other options. Here are some ideas: A simple green salad such as arugula tossed with an olive oil and lemon vinaigrette.

Do the French eat quiche for breakfast? ›

The original recipe is the Quiche Lorraine. It is not eaten at breakfast. You can eat it at lunch or dinner. it is eaten as a main course.

Is quiche breakfast lunch or dinner? ›

Quiche is fantastic for lunch, dinner, Easter supper, baby showers, bridal showers, potlucks, tea parties, and so much more. It's my go-to food when I need a quick recipe that's delicious, crowd-pleasing, and adaptable to what I have in the refrigerator.

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