Country Quiche
Rustic and hearty, this Country Quiche is the ultimate comfort food, marrying wholesome ingredients with bold, savory flavors. Built on a flaky, golden pie crust, this mouthwatering quiche features crispy bacon, sautéed onions, sweet red bell peppers, and nutrient-packed baby spinach, all enveloped in a rich, creamy custard made from eggs, heavy cream, and milk. A generous helping of shredded cheddar cheese lends gooey indulgence to every bite, while a hint of nutmeg adds a delicate layer of warmth. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner, this easy-to-make recipe is prepped in just 20 minutes and bakes to perfection in 40 minutes. Slice into this cheesy, vegetable-packed delight, and let its farm-fresh flavors brighten your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece ready-made pie crust
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- 4 pieces large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and set the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, crimping the edges decoratively if desired.
Bake the pie crust for 8-10 minutes to pre-cook slightly. Remove from the oven and let it cool while preparing the filling.
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Crumble the cooled bacon into small pieces.
In the same skillet, add the butter. Once melted, add the diced onion and red bell pepper. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until softened.
Add the baby spinach leaves to the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes until wilted. Remove the skillet from heat and set the vegetable mixture aside to cool slightly.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, and milk until well combined and slightly frothy.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, cooked vegetables, salt, black pepper, and ground nutmeg to the egg mixture. Stir to incorporate all the ingredients evenly.
Pour the filling into the pre-baked pie crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Place the quiche on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is a light golden brown.
Allow the quiche to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3245 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 246.8 g | 316% | |
| Saturated Fat | 119.8 g | 599% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1261 mg | 420% | |
| Sodium | 5688 mg | 247% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.7 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.9 g | ||
| Protein | 101.6 g | 203% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.6 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 1584 mg | 122% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1466 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
