Description
Easy Breakfast Quiche with bacon, spinach, and cheese. Quick, comforting, and crowd-pleasing recipe for a delicious morning meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 9-inch (23 cm) pre-made pie crust (refrigerated or frozen)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup (113 g) shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup (113 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (75 g) diced ham
- 1/4 cup (40 g) finely diced onion
- 1 cup (150 g) chopped fresh spinach
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Crust Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). If using refrigerated pie crust, allow it to stand at room temperature for about 15 minutes. Unroll the crust and press it into a 9-inch pie dish, crimping the edges decoratively. Prick the bottom several times with a fork. Line with parchment paper, fill with pie weights, and blind bake for 10 minutes. Remove the weights and parchment, then bake for another 5 minutes until the crust is just beginning to color.
- Step 2: Prepare the Filling While the crust is baking, warm a skillet over medium heat. Add a teaspoon of butter and sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the spinach and cook just until wilted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until well combined but not overly frothy.
- Step 3: Assemble the Quiche Sprinkle half of both cheeses over the bottom of the pre-baked crust. Spread the cooled onion-spinach mixture evenly over the cheese, then distribute the diced ham. Pour the egg mixture carefully over all the fillings, then sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Step 4: Bake to Perfection Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Bake your Easy Breakfast Quiche for 45-55 minutes, until the center is just set but still slightly jiggly (it will continue to set as it cools). If the crust edges are browning too quickly, cover them with foil halfway through baking. For the most beautiful presentation, allow your breakfast quiche to rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing—this helps it set completely for cleaner slices.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380 calories per serving
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 28 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 18 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 17 grams
- Cholesterol: 230 mg