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Classic Spinach Bacon Quiche Recipe Easy Homemade Flaky Butter Crust

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A comforting and indulgent quiche featuring a flaky butter crust filled with smoky bacon, fresh spinach, and creamy custard. Perfect for quick breakfasts, brunches, or light dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (150g), sifted
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113g), cold and cubed
  • 3–4 tablespoons ice-cold water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and chopped
  • 4 cups fresh spinach (about 120g), roughly chopped and sautéed
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240ml)
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (100g), shredded
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Flaky Butter Crust: In a large bowl, combine sifted flour and salt. Add cold, cubed butter and work into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter pieces. Slowly add ice-cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until dough just comes together. Form dough into flat disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Cook the Bacon and Vegetables: Cook bacon in skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels and chop once cool. In same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until translucent, then add spinach. Cook until wilted and most moisture evaporates. Set aside to cool and drain excess liquid.
  3. Roll Out the Dough: On lightly floured surface, roll chilled dough into 12-inch circle. Transfer to pie dish, press into edges, trim excess dough, and crimp edges. Chill crust for 10 minutes before baking.
  4. Blind Bake the Crust: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line crust with parchment paper or foil and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake 10 minutes, remove weights and paper, then bake another 5 minutes until crust is golden.
  5. Mix the Filling: In medium bowl, whisk eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper until smooth. Stir in cooked bacon, sautéed spinach mixture, and shredded cheese.
  6. Assemble and Bake: Pour filling into pre-baked crust, smooth top. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35-40 minutes until custard is set and lightly golden. Knife inserted should come out clean.
  7. Cool and Serve: Let quiche rest at least 10 minutes before slicing to set and make slicing cleaner.

Notes

Keep butter and water cold for flaky crust. Blind bake crust to prevent sogginess. Sauté and drain spinach well to avoid watery filling. Use room temperature eggs and cream for even custard. Tent crust edges with foil if browning too quickly. Let quiche rest before slicing for cleaner cuts.

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