Bacon Spinach Quiche

This easy Bacon Spinach Quiche recipe is one that’s ideal for both weekend brunches with the family as well as special holiday gatherings. It’s features a classic flavor combination that’s always a hit whenever it’s served.

Easy Bacon Spinach Quiche Recipe

We’re a fan of all things quiche at our house. I make them regularly in a variety of flavor combinations and I can tell you first hand that “real men” DO eat quiche. My teenagers love it! Quiche differs from a frittata in that a quiche is baked in a pastry crust. They both involve eggs and a variety of vegetables and both are quite delicious. How to make Spinach Bacon Quiche Recipe: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

• Prebake Crust – Preheat oven to 375°F. Prick bottom of pie shell with fork. Bake for 5 minutes. (If using frozen crust, skip this step) Par baking the crust will prevent it from becoming soggy.
• Cook Bacon – Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Reserve drippings in skillet.
• Spinach and Onion – Add spinach and onions to skillet. Sauté just until the spinach is wilted.
• Make Filling – Whisk together heavy cream, eggs, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, nutmeg.
• Assemble the Quiche – Add spinach, onion and bacon to the bottom of the pie crust sprinkle with shredded cheese. Pour egg mixture evenly over spinach, bacon and cheese.
• Use a fork to evenly distribute the bacon and spinach in the filling. Sprinkle top with reserved shredded cheese.
• Oven – Bake per the recipe until the center is puffed and set when gently shaken.
• Cool on a Wire Rack – Remove to a cooling rack, let stand for at least 15-20 minutes before slicing.

How to Make the Best Bacon Spinach Quiche Recipe

• Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Bacon Spinach Quiche: One 9 inch deep dish pie crust, bacon, baby spinach leaves, green onions, heavy cream, large eggs, shredded Gruyere or Swiss or Cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, granulated garlic and ground nutmeg.
• Kitchen gadgets you’ll need: A 9-inch deep dish pie pan or 9-inch pie dish, measuring cups and spoons, a skillet, whisk, cheese grater, mixing bowl, sharp knife and cutting board and cooling rack.
• I find it helpful to place the quiche onto a sheet pan to make it easier to move in and out of the oven.
• Prebaking the Crust: I use a frozen pie crust for this recipe and find that when doing so, I can skip the parbake step. When using a refrigerated crust or a homemade crust, it’s important to cover with parchment, fill with pie weights or beans and take a few minutes to bake the crust to seal it. See how to make my Flaky Pie Crust recipe here.
• Can I use milk in place of heavy cream? You can use whole milk or half and half but cream is best for the rich flavor.
• After pouring the egg custard over the spinach, bacon and cheese take a fork and gently move (don’t stir) the filling so it seeps through all of the ingredients evenly.
• Can I use frozen spinach in quiche? You can use 1 cup of chopped frozen spinach in a pinch for the filling. When doing so, thaw and squeeze the excess moisture out of the spinach to prevent watering down the filling.
• When baking quiche, the filling often puffs up quite a bit. This is a normal part of the process and it will settle as the quiche cools. It’s important to allow ample stand time so it will hold together when sliced.
• Quiche Variations: You could use turkey bacon in place of classic bacon. You could adapt this recipe using another variety of cheese such as Swiss cheese, gruyere cheese or pepper jack cheese.
• This quiche can be made up to one day in advance and reheated just before serving. To reheat a whole quiche, lay foil on top and heat in a 325°F oven for 15 minutes or just until heated through.
• You can reheat Bacon Spinach Quiche in single servings gently in the microwave.
• Storage and Leftovers: Store baked Bacon Spinach Quiche covered with plastic wrap or aluminum foil chilled in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Store cooled quiche in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator then reheat in a 350°F over until heated through.

More Quiche Recipes to Make

• Cornbread and Sausage Quiche is a fusion dish you can have any time of day.
• Canadian Bacon Hash Brown Quiche skips the pastry and opts for a shredded potato crust, instead.
• Western Omelet Quiche is a fan favorite.
• Easy Sausage Quiche with a side of fruit for brunch is all you need.
• This Broccoli Cheddar Bacon Quiche recipe is the only one you’ll ever need.
• Classic Quiche Lorraine is always a winning option for weekend brunch and holidays.
• Asparagus Quiche from A Dash of Sanity.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Deep Dish Pie Pan
• Mixer
• Measuring Set
• Mixing Bowls