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Grandma Hope's Gluten Free Bacon and Spinach Quiche

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6

Equipment

  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Set of tongs

Ingredients

  • 5 eggs beaten
  • 1 1/4 cup half and half
  • pinch salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 10 oz. package chopped spinach
  • 1 1/4 cup graded cheese of choice (swiss, mozarella, monterrey jack or pepperjack)
  • 1 9" gluten-free pie shell
  • 1 package pie weights

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
  • Blind Bake the Pie Crust*
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and cook bacon until crispy (12–25 minutes), flipping as needed and draining excess grease.*
  • Cook the spinach for 5 minutes in the microwave, let it cool down and pat dry
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the 5 eggs with a whisk, and mix in the ingredients
  • Add the the pie filling to the pie crust and bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
  • Let it cool for 10-20 minutes before serving

Notes

Step-by-Step Blind Baking:

  1. Thaw: the pie cut at room temperature for about 10-20 minutes to soften slightly.
  2. Add Pie Weights;
    • Place a piece of parchment paper or aluminum foil inside the pie crust, pressing it to the sides.
    • Fill with pie weights, dried beans, or rice, ensuring they come up the sides to prevent slumping. 
  3. First Bake: Bake the pie crust for about 10-15 minutes 
  4. Remove Weights: Remove the pie crust from the oven, and carefully lift out the parchment/foil and weights.
  5. Second Bake (Optional for fully cooked): Bake for another 7-10 minutes until lightly golden.
  6. Cool: Let the baked pie crust cool on a wire rack before adding your filling. 

For Crispy Bacon

  1. Start checking early: Begin checking at 12-15 minutes for regular bacon and add time as needed.
  2. Flip for crispiness: Flipping halfway (around 10-15 mins) can help it cook more evenly.
  3. Drain well: Transfer cooked bacon to paper towels or a paper bag to absorb excess grease.