When my friend Elena made this for me, it had been days since I had eaten anything home made or truly filling. Living off of pizza and bagels due to a busy schedule left my stomach yearning for something more substantial. This quiche really hit the spot. With bits of tender spinach, crunchy bacon, and the perfect level of fluffiness, I felt my rumbling stomach settle into happiness. There is something so comforting about eggs. The way the are aways filling but no cloying with a richness to them that always leaves you satisfied. What I love most about this recipe other than the fact that its from a close friend is that its amazingly quick and easy. When the quiche comes straight from the oven with its bubbly cheese surface you can’t help but drool. It’s versatile and easily modifiable. With finishing flourishes like a thin layer of tomatoes or delicate pattern of basil leaves on the surface this would definitely be a dish I’d be proud to bring for a brunch or potluck dinner.
Elena’s Quick Quiche
4-5 large eggs
4 tablespoons heavy cream
1 pillsbury ready made pie crust
1/2 cup of fresh baby spinach
3 pieces of bacon
1/2 cup of shredded gruyere cheese
2-3 slices of swiss cheese (enough to cover the surface area of pie pan)
1. cook bacon until crispy and chop into bite size pieces
2. whisk eggs with heavy cream until foamy
3. alternate layers of spinach, egg mixture, bacon, and cheese until pie shell filled
4. place slices of swiss cheese on top of pie for nice cheese crust (can be replaced by any other layering)
5. Bake at 350 F for 45 minutes
6. Let cool for 10 minutes to solidify
Alternatives fillings are: ham, mushrooms, asparagus, brie cheese, tomatoes, sauteed onions, peppers, marinated jalepenos, feta, goat cheese, olives, jack cheese, basil leaves, prusciutto, thin slices of cooked new potatoes…the sky is the limit! If you think it would taste good with an egg…add it! This is so easy and quick. But beware its extremely filling!