Spinach and Bacon Quiche

I conducted my first interview over winter break and posed the question, "Do you have an idea for a future recipe?" The answer I received is the inspiration for this week's recipe. Quiche is a great way to use up old or leftover ingredients and makes for an excellent brunch or dinner option. This quiche recipe, loaded with bacon and spinach, is nestled in a flavorful golden crust. All ingredients may be purchased in either Varsity Morgan or Varsity Towers. Based upon the calculated cost per serving of each ingredient, this sophisticated yet easy to prepare dish will cost you $16.01 or $2.00 per slice. This does not include the cost of cooking spray, salt and pepper.

Spinach and Bacon Quiche

Yield: 8 slices

Total Cost: $16.01 (does not include cost of cooking spray, salt and pepper)

For the crust:

• 3/4 cup flour
• 6 tablespoons butter (cold, cut into small pieces)
• 2 oz medium cheddar cheese stick (shredded)
• 5 teaspoons cold water

For the filling:

• 6 eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream substitute (1 cup milk and 1/2 cup butter, melted)
• baby spinach and feta cheese from 1 Sidewalk Cafe - Spinach Harvest Salad
• 12 oz bacon, cooked and crumbled
• salt and pepper 

 

Shred cheddar cheese and set aside. Place flour in a large bowl. Sprinkle in the chopped butter; rub butter into the flour until it resembles bread crumbs. Stir in the grated cheese. Sprinkle water over the flour mixture, a teaspoon at a time, stirring lightly with a fork. Add just enough water to allow the dough form a ball and cleanly leave the sides of the bowl. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
 

Meanwhile, preheat an oven to 375 degrees. Fry bacon until crisp. Drain on a paper towel and allow to cool before crumbling into small pieces. Chop spinach and set aside. Prepare heavy cream substitute by combining milk and butter. Roll out dough, spray a 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray and place dough in pan. Use a fork to prick holes over the bottom of the pastry. Bake crust for 10 minutes before filling.

Prepare filling by combining eggs, cream, and salt and pepper. Layer spinach and bacon in bottom of crust, then pour egg mixture on top. Sprinkle with feta cheese and bake for 35-45 minutes or until egg mixture is set. If crust begins to brown too quickly, cover edges with foil. Remove from oven. Allow to cool slightly before cutting into wedges and serving at room temperature.

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