Easy Bacon Cheddar Quiche (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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9-inch unbaked pie crust, homemade or store bought
→ Filling
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6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
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1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
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1 handful baby spinach, roughly chopped
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5 large eggs
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1 cup half and half
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Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Optional Topping
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Hollandaise sauce
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Place pie crust in 9-inch pie pan, trim and crimp edges. Line with parchment paper or foil and fill with dried beans, rice or pie weights.
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Bake crust for 10-12 minutes until edges turn pale. Remove weights and paper, continue baking 5-7 minutes until bottom and sides are pale.
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Place bacon, cheese and spinach in partially baked crust and set aside.
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Whisk eggs and half and half until pale yellow. Season with salt and pepper, then pour over filling.
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Reduce oven to 375°F. Bake quiche for 35-45 minutes, until center is set and no longer jiggly.
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Let sit for a few minutes before slicing. Optionally top with hot sauce, sour cream or hollandaise sauce.
# Notes:
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Crust does not need to cool before filling
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Perfect for weekend breakfast or brunch