Bacon Vegetable Quiche

Name: Bacon Vegetable Quiche
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches); 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli; 3/4 cup chopped sweet onion; 2-1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 cups fresh baby spinach; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk; 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 1/2 cup crumbled tomato and basil feta cheese

This bacon quiche is so versatile. You can use Vidalia onions, green onions or leeks. Asparagus can take the place of broccoli, and you can use whatever fresh herbs or cheese you have on hand. —Shannon Koene, Blacksburg, Virginia

Ingredients

1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped fresh broccoli
3/4 cup chopped sweet onion
2-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups fresh baby spinach
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup crumbled tomato and basil feta cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 450°. Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Reduce oven to 375°.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms, broccoli and onion in oil until tender. Add spinach; cook until wilted.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, rosemary, salt and pepper. Stir in vegetables, cheddar cheese and bacon. Pour into crust. Sprinkle with feta cheese.
Cover edges loosely with foil. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked quiche. To use, remove from freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Preheat oven to 375°. Place quiche on a baking sheet; cover edges loosely with foil. Bake as directed, increasing time as necessary for a knife inserted in the center to come out clean.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 384 calories, 25g fat (12g saturated fat), 152mg cholesterol, 651mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein.

Originally published as Spring Bounty Quiche in Simple & Delicious May/June 2009

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Rhoni347

May 6, 2017

OMG, one of the best quiches I've ever had! It did take me quite awhile to make, and note to self for next time, cook up the bacon before preheating the oven since that took the longest. But I will definitely make it again, next time for company.
schamberlain

May 9, 2016

I made exactly as recipe was wrote, excellent! Will definitely make again.
elliott109

Dec 21, 2015

I didn't put all the broccoli or the onion and added more bacon and cheese. But everybody loved it.
pmditri

Nov 9, 2015

Excellent Quiche. I used goat cheese instead of feta because it's what I had. Worked out great. I made my own crust mixing the flour half wheat. I will definitely make again
alexismd

Jun 9, 2013

This quiche was excellent! The flavor combinations were great. My honey very much enjoyed and wanted thirds. The only changes I made to this recipe was not including the broccoli and feta cheese and I substituted Italian mixed shredded cheese for the cheddar. It turned out so good.
i like good food

Jun 3, 2013

great and versatile with subs. fun quiche1
i like good food

Jun 3, 2013

absolutely love this quiche!! great for any meal or occasion. becoming a regular favorite in this household!! very good!!
cafritz

Mar 19, 2013

Great recipe. I used basil instead of rosemary just because that's my preference. I do have to admit that I tend to destroy my kitchen every time I make this. It's so good, it's worth it.
lbailla1

Mar 13, 2013

Very good!
bkmcfall

Mar 4, 2013

I was able to make this over to a lower fat dish by substituting no-fat evaporated milk and 2 percent shredded cheddar cheese. I also made it into 8 servings instead of 6. It's delicious. Will try it the next time with ham instead of bacon.