Quiche provides a tasty open-faced pastry crust that can host a variety of ingredients and combinations. This blend of meat, cheese and spinach will be a new favorite.

　　

Ingredients

6 servings

　　1 refrigerated pie crust

　　3 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled

　　1 cup fresh baby spinach, washed and chopped

　　1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled

　　5 large Eggland’s Best eggs

　　1/2 teaspoon salt

　　1/2 teaspoon pepper

　　1/4 cup skim milk

　　1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half

　　

Step 1

Prepare pie crust according to package instructions. We recommend using a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan. When finished pre-cooking according to package instructions, remove from oven and cool slightly.

　　

Step 2

While crust is cooking, prepare ingredients: cook turkey bacon until crispy; drain, cool, and chop into small pieces; thoroughly wash baby spinach leaves and pat completely dry; chop and mix with bacon pieces; crumble goat cheese and set aside.

　　

Step 3

Mix eggs, salt, pepper, milk, and half-and-half together in a small bowl; add spinach, bacon, and goat cheese. Blend well.

　　

Step 4

Add egg mixture to pie crust and return to oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until eggs are completely set.

　　

Step 5

Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

　　

Tip

Step 6

Add some fresh herbs and spices to give some depth to the flavor of this dish: onion powder, garlic powder, or even cayenne pepper (we recommend 1/2 teaspoon so they don’t overpower the flavors). Chop some fresh dill, cilantro, or parsley to brighten this up. Your local grocery store will have fresh herbs stocked in its vegetable sections.

　　

Nutritional Information

Step 7

Serving size: 1 serving

　　

Step 8

Calories: 269

　　

Step 9

Fat: 16g (55% calories from fat)

　　

Step 10

Cholesterol: 164mg

　　

Step 11

Sodium: 489mg

　　

Step 12

Total Carbohydrate: 19g

　　

Step 13

Dietary Fiber: trace

　　

Step 14

Protein: 9g

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