Gouda Spinach Quiche

Name: Gouda Spinach Quiche
Ingredients: Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches); 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon butter; 8 cups torn fresh spinach; 1 cup shredded Gouda cheese; 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 4 large eggs; 2 cups half-and-half cream; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
8 cups torn fresh spinach
1 cup shredded Gouda cheese
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
4 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1

Line a deep-dish 9-in. pie plate with pastry. Trim and flute edge. Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 5 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Place on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 350°.
2

In a skillet, saute the onion in butter until tender. Stir in spinach. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle cheese and bacon into crust; top with spinach mixture. In a bowl, beat eggs. Add the cream, salt and pepper; mix well. Carefully pour into crust.
3

Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.