A savory breakfast quiche is always a welcoming breakfast. With bright green spinach leaves, crispy and chewy bacon, and a lot of cheese, this Easy Spinach Bacon Quiche really hits the spot on appearance and taste!
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This quiche packs a combination of rich, savory flavors of bacon and cheese with the freshness of spinach, all encased in a buttery, flaky pie crust.
This quiche is a versatile and crowd-pleasing option, suitable for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner. Its creamy, custard-like filling is a perfect contrast to the crisp, salty bacon and the earthy spinach, making it a wonderful blend of textures and tastes.
Whether served warm from the oven or at room temperature, Spinach Bacon Quiche is a comforting and satisfying meal that's guaranteed to please your palate. Serve it up any day of the week or add it to your list of Christmas Breakfast Ideas.
This bacon spinach quiche recipe is among our top favorite quiches, ranking right up there with our Crustless Veggie Quiche and Smoked Salmon and Spinach Quiche.
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💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Perfect for leftovers. This quiche is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and clean out the pantry, making it both frugal and kid friendly.
- Quick to prep. The filling comes together fast and can be made ahead. Keep it separate from the crust, then bake in the morning for an easy meal.
- Simple ingredients. Eggs, cheese, seasonings, bacon, and veggies come together to create a flavorful dish everyone will enjoy.
🛒 Ingredients
Prepared Pie Crust. Use a store bought deep dish pie crust or a homemade crust. If you have an extra, save it for Rustic Strawberry Galette or Easy Chicken Pot Pie.
Spinach Leaves. Fresh spinach adds color, iron, and savory flavor.
Yellow Onion. Adds natural sweetness and depth to the filling.
Bacon. Provides a salty, chewy bite that pairs well with the other savory ingredients.
Cheese. A combination of Colby or cheddar cheese with Parmesan adds richness and flavor.
See the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.
💰 Budget-Friendly Tips
Use store-brand ingredients: Store-brand cheese, and milk work just as well and keep costs down.
Homemade pie crusts: Keep the costs low by making your own Homemade Pie Crust.
Stretch the eggs: Quiche is a great way to turn a small amount of bacon and cheese into a filling meal by relying on eggs and milk as the base.
Swap with what you have: Use leftover veggies or odds and ends of cheese from the fridge to avoid buying extra ingredients.
🥄 Instructions for Easy Spinach Bacon Quiche
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
Step 2: Pierce a storebought frozen deep-dish pie crust several times along the bottom and side. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes and allow to cool.
Step 3: Dice the onion and chop your bacon. Cook them in a skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes until the bacon is cooked and the onions are translucent. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 4: Beat the eggs with a fork in a large mixing bowl.
Step 5: Add in the milk, salt, pepper, and mix again.
Step 6: Add in the spinach, green onion, and the onion bacon mixture as well as the cheese. Stir together until combined.
Step 7: Pour the mixture into the baked pie crust. It's okay if you don't need all of the egg mixture.
Step 8: Bake in the oven at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes. Reduce heat and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes at 325 degrees F until a knife can be inserted into the center and come out clean.
Step 9: Let rest and cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- Save Time with Store Bought Crust. Using a store bought crust makes this quiche especially easy, though homemade works just as well if you prefer.
- Check for Doneness. After baking, the quiche should reach an internal temperature of at least 160°F. A knife inserted in the center should come out mostly clean, with a slight jiggle but no liquid movement.
- Let It Set. Allow the quiche to cool for the recommended time before slicing. This helps it firm up so slices hold together and look great when served.
❄️ Storage, Reheating & Make Ahead
Storage: Store leftover Easy Spinach Bacon Quiche in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Reheating: Reheat slices in the microwave for 30-60 seconds or warm in a 325°F oven until heated through for the best texture.
Make Ahead: Quiche can be baked a day in advance and refrigerated. Reheat before serving, or serve chilled or at room temperature for brunch.
🥗 Side Dishes or Pairing Ideas
Serve Easy Spinach Bacon Quiche with fresh fruit, a green salad, or roasted potatoes for a complete meal. Quiche also pairs well with toast, biscuits, or a simple soup for lunch or dinner.
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❓ Easy Spinach Bacon Quiche FAQs
You can! Thaw your spinach and then drain and squeeze out as much moisture as possible before adding it to the egg mixture. Also, when adding it, try to break it up with your hands so that there aren't huge clumps of it and it can be more evenly distributed.
You can swap out the milk for unsweetened almond milk if you want it to be dairy-free or you can use a nondairy alternative of choice. Half and Half as well as heavy cream also work well (for those looking for dairy alternatives)!
Yes, bacon is typically pre-cooked until crispy, then crumbled and added to the quiche. Pre-cooking ensures it's fully cooked and adds a smoky flavor.
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📖 Recipe
Spinach Bacon Quiche
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 deep dish pie crust, store-bought - ($1.27)
- ½ medium yellow onion, diced - ($0.45)
- ½ cup bacon, chopped - ($0.60)
- 5 large eggs - ($0.75)
- 1 cup milk - ($0.20)
- ¼ teaspoon salt - ($0.01)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper - ($0.02)
- 1 cup chopped spinach leaves - ($0.21)
- ¼ cup chopped green onions - ($0.22)
- 1 ½ cups Colby cheese, shredded - ($1.50)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded - ($0.75)
Instructions
- Preheat and blind bake. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Prick the pie crust several times with a fork along the bottom and sides. Blind bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
- Cook the bacon and onion. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon and diced onion for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the bacon is cooked and the onion is softened and lightly browned. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Whisk the eggs. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until lightly beaten. Add the milk, salt, and pepper and whisk again until combined.
- Add fillings. Stir in the spinach, green onions, cooked bacon and onion mixture, and both cheeses until evenly distributed.
- Fill the crust. Pour the egg mixture into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake. Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F and continue baking for 25 to 30 minutes, until the center is set and a knife inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and serve. Let the quiche rest for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Doneness check. Quiche is done when the center is set, the edges are firm, and the internal temperature reaches at least 160°F.
- Cooling time. Allowing the quiche to rest before slicing improves texture and presentation.
- Milk options. Milk may be replaced with unsweetened non-dairy milk, half and half, or heavy cream for a richer filling.
Nutritional Information
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Rose says
I love quiche and I would definitely make this one again! I made two changes: no crust and used half and half. Thank you for posting.