Spinach and Bacon Quiche
This classic spinach bacon quiche recipe is proper British comfort food - creamy and tasty, with a crisp pastry base and homemade charm.
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Ingredients
Method
Preheat the oven to 175°C.
Combine the eggs, cream, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender. Layer the spinach, bacon, and cheese in the bottom of the pie crust, then pour the egg mixture on top. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes until the egg mixture is set. Cut into 8 wedges.
A scrumptious slice of lunchtime heaven!
Looking for a classic lunch dish that’s wonderfully easy to make? This spinach bacon quiche recipe is just the ticket. With a buttery pastry crust, cheesy egg filling, smoky bacon and fresh baby spinach, it’s a classic British favourite.
And the best bit is that it literally couldn’t be easier to make. All you need to do is combine most of the ingredients in a blender, layer the spinach, bacon, and cheese in the bottom of the pie crust, then pour the egg mixture on top. This is one of those spinach bacon quiche dishes that looks complex and tastes like you’ve spent half a day in the kitchen, but is actually super-simple. The addition of Swiss cheese gives the quiche a nutty flavour, but if you want to riff with more of your own spinach bacon quiche ideas, you can use mature Cheddar, Gruyère, Emmental or crumbled feta, or even a mix.
Serve warm or at room temperature with a green salad, new potatoes or roasted tomatoes. It’s also delicious tucked into lunchboxes, making it a brilliant make-ahead option for busy weekdays.
Whether you’re serving for brunch, lunch or a relaxed supper, this spinach bacon quiche recipe is a genuine crowd-pleaser which proves great home cooking doesn’t need to be complicated. And if you’re after more classic quiches, how about broccoli and Stilton, ham and cheese, quiche Lorraine, or crustless mushroom, bacon, and shallot.
