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

Spinach Quiche recipe

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

Spinach Quiche recipe

Recipe:

  1. 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.
  2. Roll out the pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie pan. Trim the edges and crimp as desired.
  3. In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble it. Set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté the spinach over medium heat until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, shredded cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  6. Layer the roasted butternut squash, crumbled bacon, and sautéed spinach into the pie crust.
  7. Pour the egg mixture over the layered ingredients, ensuring even distribution.
  8. Bake the quiche for 40-45 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly golden on top.
  9. Let the quiche cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Spinach Quiche recipe