Spinach Quiche With Bacon and Butternut Squash
October 15, 2024
Recipe of the Spinach Quiche With Bacon and Butternut Squash, as a savory dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. This quiche combines creamy eggs with the earthy flavors of spinach, crispy bacon, and roasted butternut squash, offering a comforting, hearty meal.
Cooking time:
1 hour 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 1 cup butternut squash, diced
- 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or gruyere)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp olive oil
Recipe:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place the diced butternut squash on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender. Set aside.
- Roll out the pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie pan. Trim the edges and crimp as desired.
- In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble it. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the spinach over medium heat until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, shredded cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Layer the roasted butternut squash, crumbled bacon, and sautéed spinach into the pie crust.
- Pour the egg mixture over the layered ingredients, ensuring even distribution.
- Bake the quiche for 40-45 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly golden on top.
- Let the quiche cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.