A Not-Disappointing Quiche
A flaky, flavorful quiche loaded with spinach, bacon, and Gruyère cheese that's bound to impress and satisfy. Make-ahead and perfect for brunch or dinner.
Equipment
- 9-inch deep-dish pie plate
- Food processor
- Large nonstick pan
- Baking weights or dried beans
- Parchment paper
- Rolling Pin
- Wire rack
Ingredients
For the Pie Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 stick unsalted butter cut into ½-inch pieces and chilled
- 6 to 7 tablespoons ice water
For the Filling:
- 8 ounces bacon cut into ¼-inch-wide strips (5 pieces)
- 2 medium shallots thinly sliced
- 3 cups packed fresh baby spinach chopped
- 4 ounces Gruyère cheese grated (1 cup)
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 eggs beaten
- 2 egg yolks beaten
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
Prepare the Pie Crust:
- In a food processor, combine flour, salt, and sugar.
Pulse to mix.
- Add butter and pulse until pea-sized pieces form.
- Slowly drizzle in ice water and pulse until the dough just comes together.
- Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat to 375°F.
Roll the Dough:
- On a floured surface, roll the dough into a 14-inch round.
- Transfer to a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate.
- Trim excess, crimp edges, and chill for 15 minutes.
Blind Bake:
- Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or beans.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove parchment and weights and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden.
- Let cool completely.
Cook Bacon and Vegetables:
- In a large pan, cook bacon until golden, about 7 minutes.
- Add shallots, cook for 4 minutes until translucent.
- Drain excess fat.
- Add spinach and sauté until wilted, about 3 minutes.
- Set aside to cool.
Assemble Quiche:
- Spread Gruyère over the pie crust.
- Add cooled bacon mixture on top.
Prepare Egg Mixture:
- In a bowl, whisk together half-and-half, cottage cheese, eggs, and egg yolks.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Pour over the bacon mixture in the crust and sprinkle with cayenne pepper.
Bake the Quiche:
- Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice:
Pair with a light-bodied white wine like Chardonnay or a sparkling wine.
Nutrition values
Calories: 450 kcal | Carbohydrates: 15 g | Protein: 20 g | Fat: 35 g