Spinach Bacon Quiche

Ingredients

• 6 L arge eggs , beaten � cups half and half or

Instructions

1. 1

   heavy cream salt and pepper � cup chopped onion 1� cups baby spinach leaves, loosely measured, then chopped 6 slices bacon (or turkey bacon), cooked and crumbled 1� cups shredded cheese, Swiss, feta, mozzarella cheese, cheddar or Monterrey jack 1- 9 inch homemade pie crust , tted in a 9'' glass pie plate Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

2. 2

   Roll out one disc of pie dough into a circle, 12 inches in diameter.

3. 3

   Place in 9 inch pie dish and crimp edges.

4. 4

   Blind bake crust: Place a piece of parchment paper inside the pie pan and add 2 cups of pie weights, dr y beans or rice.

5. 5

   Bake at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove parchment paper and pie weights.

7. 7

   Prick pie crust all over with a fork, then return to the oven for 8 more minutes.

8. 8

   Meanwhile, cook bacon, in a skillet.

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   Once cooked, remove to a plate and chop.

10. 10

    Remove most of the grease from the pan and add onion and spinach.

11. 11

    Saute for 2 minutes.

12. 12

    Add cheese, onion, spinach, and bacon to the bottom of the partially baked pie crust.

13. 13

    Combine the eggs, half and half, salt, and pepper in a blender, then pour the egg mixture into the pie.

14. 14

    Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.

15. 15

    Bake quiche for 40- 45 minutes until the egg mixture is set.

16. 16

    Allow to cool for 10 minutes, or even to room temperature, before slicing.

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    Store leftovers, covered, in the fridge.