Crustless Spinach Quiche
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 373kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb thick cut bacon cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 medium sweet onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp ground mustard
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese divided
- 1 10 oz package frozen chopped spinach thawed, squeeze dry
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 or 10 inch deep dish pie pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
- To the drippings add onion. Cook for 3 minutes or until softened and beginning to brown. Add garlic. Cook for 1 minute longer. Remove from heat adding bacon and spinach to the pan. Mix well.
- In a medium mixing bowl or using a stand blender, whisk together eggs, half and half, pepper, salt, paprika, mustard and nutmeg until fully blended. Add Parmesan cheese mix well.
- Assemble: Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheese on bottom of pie dish. Arrange spinach and bacon mixture evenly on top.
- Pour egg custard evenly over spinach. Use a knife to gently move the filling around to make sure the custard is evenly distributed. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set when gently shaken.
- Cool on cooling rack for 20-30 minutes to set before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 221mg | Sodium: 778mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 719IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 306mg | Iron: 1mg