We love a versatile dish that can be served for any occasion. Our Spinach and Bacon Quiche is the perfect blend of salty bacon, sweet onion, earthy spinach and sharp cheese, that creates a savory meal and will have mouths watering.
Whether you serve this up as a side dish with dinner or for Sunday brunch, our spinach and bacon quiche recipe is a must-try!
What is Spinach and Bacon Quiche?
Quiche is a classic dish that is said to be the introduction of French cuisine to the Americas. A light flaky crust, with a fluffy egg filling, complimented with spinach and bacon create this savory tart. The onions and white cheddar cheese bring remarkable flavor and creaminess for a perfectly balanced texture.
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- What is Spinach and Bacon Quiche?
- Why You Will Love This Recipe for Quiche with Bacon and Spinach
- Ingredients
- Substitutions and Variations
- How to Make Spinach and Bacon Quiche
- More Recipes You Will Love
- How to Store Spinach and Bacon Quiche
- What to Serve with Spinach and Bacon Quiche
- Top Tip
- Frequently Asked Questions About a Recipe for Quiche with Bacon and Spinach?
- More Recipes You Will Love
- Spinach and Bacon Quiche Recipe
Enjoy quiche recipes? You may also love our Spinach Ham Quiche Lorraine. Make our Crisco Pie Crust for the ultimate quiche experience.
Why You Will Love This Recipe for Quiche with Bacon and Spinach
- Easy: Whether you use our homemade pie crust recipe or a premade pie crust this recipe is so simple to make.
- Flavourful: The creamy filling is sweet and salty, with a sharp cheesy flavor.
- Versatile: There are many ways to mix up this recipe to enjoy any time of day. We love quiche because it can be served for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner.
- Classic: A traditional dish that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
With just a short trip to the grocery store, you'll be back in no time to get started on this easy cheese and bacon quiche recipe.
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
- Pie Crust: We use our homemade pie crust, but store bought will work well.
- Extra-Virgin Olive Oil: Any light to neutral oil to cook the onions.
- Yellow Onion: A mild onion flavor to add earthy sweetness to the quiche.
- Eggs: This is the base for a rich custard to envelope all the other ingredients.
- Heavy Cream: This adds richness to your filling.
- Sea Salt: A subtle flavor enhancer to step up the entire dish.
- Fresh Spinach: Adding greens is a beautiful way to increase flavor.
- White Cheddar Cheese: A sharp flavor addition that also creates extra creaminess to the filling.
- Bacon: A salty flavor that compliments the spinach perfectly
For this recipe, you'll want to have on hand a 9-in pie dish, rolling pin (if you are using a homemade crust), parchment paper and pie weights, small pan, spatula, medium mixing bowl, cheese grater and measuring cups and spoons.
Substitutions and Variations
Love this recipe but want to make it your own? Here are some helpful ideas for you to mix up this recipe.
- Ham: Give our spinach ham quiche Lorraine a try!
- Herbs: Fresh herbs, such as thyme, parsley or sage are all great options in this recipe.
- Cheeses: Many other cheese varieties would pair nicely with these ingredients: Swiss, havarti, or mozzarella.
- Ground Pepper: For a hint of spice.
- Vegetables: Mix it up and add mushrooms, shaved Brussels sprouts, asparagus, or peppers.
- Ditch The Crust: The cook time will change, but if you simply grease your pie dish first, you can make a wonderful crustless bacon and spinach quiche.
How to Make Spinach and Bacon Quiche
Quiche may make some people nervous but it is much easier than expected.
Preheat oven to 425F. If using our homemade pie crust, lightly flour a surface and roll dough out ⅛” thick, and lay the dough into a 9-inch pie dish leaving about ¾” overhang, fold the overhang so the pie edge stands up, then crimp the edges. Add parchment paper, pie weights and pre-bake for 5-10 minutes. If using store-bought, thaw pie crusts based on package instructions, and pre-bake the same way.
Reduce oven temperature to 325F.
Heat a small pan over medium heat then add olive oil and cook onion for 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, and sea salt until combined, then set aside.
Spread onion evenly on the bottom of the pie crust, then layer the rest of the quiche. Add half the cheese, spinach and bacon on top of the onion, then pour the egg mixture over, and layer the remaining half of cheese, spinach and bacon. If needed, get a fork and lightly press down the ingredients so they are mostly under the egg mixture.
Bake at 325F for about 45 minutes. The center should be set and lightly golden.
Hint: If you are not able to get your hands on fresh spinach, feel free to substitute frozen in its place. Just be sure to thaw your spinach and dry thoroughly so that you don’t break your custard filling.
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How to Store Spinach and Bacon Quiche
Leftover quiche is one of the best secrets in our house. We love it as a quick and satisfying bite when we just do not have the time to make something substantial.
- Refrigerator: Once cooled, place in an airtight container and store for 3 to 4 days.
- Freezer: You can freeze the pie after assembly, prior to baking. Alternatively, you can also freeze it after it is baked. You will want to wrap the fully cooled pie in plastic wrap and foil.
- Reheating: Bring your refrigerated pie to room temperature and reheat in the oven at a low temperature to warm before serving. You can reheat individual slices in the microwave at medium power.
- Make Ahead: You can prep some items in advance. Freshly grated cheese and veggies can be prepped up to 3 days in advance. If you use our crisco pie crust you can see exactly how to prep your crust in advance too.
What to Serve with Spinach and Bacon Quiche
This pie can be served as a side or as your main dish.
- Coffee or Tea: If serving this as a lunch or brunch item, a coffee or tea is a given. Try our caramel mocha coffee.
- Side Salad: A light vinaigrette on a fresh green bed of lettuce and arugula salad.
- Fruit Salad: While the quiche is baking take the opportunity to prep a fresh bowl of mixed fruits.
- Roasted or Sautéed Brussels Sprouts: Add an earthy taste to complement the tart. Try our maple brussel sprouts recipe.
- Breakfast/Brunch Items: Add some extra breakfast or brunch items to your menu, like our bacon wrapped sausages, spinach and ham quiche Lorraine, eggnog French toast bake, strawberry rhubarb bread, strawberry rhubarb muffins, or banana chocolate French toast bake.
- French Baguette: Crusty bread or a fresh baguette.
Top Tip
We highly recommend not skipping your crust pre-bake on this recipe. When using pie crusts with very liquid-filled fillings, it is essential in preventing a soggy crust.
Frequently Asked Questions About a Recipe for Quiche with Bacon and Spinach?
Questions about making a quiche recipe?
Yes, you can use frozen spinach in your quiche recipe. You need to thaw it, and wring it out very well before. We recommend using a cheesecloth to ensure you get as much moisture out as possible.
It can take anywhere between 40-50 minutes depending on the temperature of the oven and how much liquid for your quiche to cook. Our recipe calls for 325F for about 45 minutes or until set.
It is recommended that you use bacon that is already cooked in your quiche. It may not fully cook, but also it can add too much oil as the bacon starts cooking.
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Spinach and Bacon Quiche Recipe
Equipment
- Rolling Pin
- 9-inch Pie Dish
- Small Saucepan
- Spatula
- Medium Mixing Bowl
- Cheese Grater
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
- 1 9- inch pie crust
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, medium minced
- 6 eggs, large
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 100 grams white cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 ½ cup spinach, fresh stemmed and chopped
- 8 slices bacon cooked and chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. If using our homemade pie crust, lightly flour a surface and roll dough out ⅛” thick, and lay the dough into a 9-inch pie dish leaving about ¾” overhang, fold the overhang so the pie edge stands up, then crimp the edges. Add parchment paper, pie weights and pre-bake for 5-10 minutes. If using store-bought, thaw pie crusts based on package instructions, and pre-bake the same way.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325F.
- Heat a small pan over medium heat then add olive oil and cook onion for 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, and sea salt until combined, then set aside.
- Spread onion evenly on the bottom of the pie crust, then layer the rest of the quiche. Add half the cheese, spinach and bacon on top of the onion, then pour the egg mixture over, and layer the remaining half of cheese, spinach and bacon. If needed, get a fork and lightly press down the ingredients so they are mostly under the egg mixture.
- Bake at 325F for about 45 minutes. The center should be set and lightly golden.
Notes
- For extra flavor and nutrition, personalize your quiche by adding other veggies like mushrooms, asparagus, and peppers.
- If you don't have fresh spinach on hand, you can use frozen. Just be sure to thaw and drain it thoroughly so you don't add any extra moisture to your quiche.
- White cheddar cheese is delicious, but if you don't have it on hand, Gruyere and Swiss are just as great. You can even try a mixture of different cheeses.
- Quiche can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven or microwave. It can also be frozen.
Nutrition
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Jo says
Great for brunch.
Eva Filer says
Glad you enjoy it!
Risa Greenwood says
I love quiche and this looks so good! Can’t wait to try this for Easter brunch. Thanks for the great recipe!
Eva Filer says
Our pleasure. I hope you love it as much as we do.
Nicole says
Helloooooo delicious! Love me some quiche and this one was delish with the spinach and bacon 🙂
Eva Filer says
I made this just this morning myself. We make this one quite regularly. That is awesome that you loved it. Happy eating.