Bacon-Spinach Quiche

A quiche is a savory, open-faced pastry crust dish with a savory custard filling with cheese, meat, fish or vegetables.

Ingredients

• 1 x 9 inch unbaked deep dish pie shell
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 (10 ounces) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
• 8 ounces bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 4 eggs, beaten
• ⅓ cup shredded Swiss cheese
• ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Rub softened butter on the inside surface of pie shell.
2. Drain spinach; squeeze out as much liquid as you can.
3. Place spinach in pie shell and top with crumbled bacon.
4. Whisk together cream, eggs, cheese, salt, and nutmeg.
5. Pour mixture into pie shell.
6. Bake quiche at 425°F for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 325°F and bake for an additional 35 – 40 minutes or until quiche is set.