Butternut Squash, Spinach and Bacon Quiche
This butternut squash, spinach and bacon quiche is very simple to prepare and full of a wonderful combination of flavors. It makes the ultimate breakfast healthy treat.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
For The Pie Shell:
- 5 tbsp cold butter
- 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3-4 tbsp cold water
For the Quiche:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 1/2 cups butternut squash cut into 1/2 inch cubes (1/2 medium butternut squash)
- 1 small white onion (or 3 shallots) chopped
- 1 clove garlic , pressed
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
- 4 slices bacon , cooked crisp and chopped
Instructions
Prepare the pie shell, if not using a store bought.
- In a bowl mix together flour, salt, butter and water until crumbs form.Transfer dough to a lightly floured working surface and form a ball. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough into a 11 inch diameter circle. Transfer to a 9 inch pie dish and cut out hanging dough.Make sure it fits perfectly into the pie dish, and there are no air pockets. Chill for another 30 minutes. (Optional, but recommended, so the dough doesn't spread or change shape).
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Bake pie crust for 15 minutes, until edges start turning golden. Take out of the oven and let it sit to cool for 15 more minutes.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Saute butternut squash and onion for 10 minutes. Squash should get tender and onions translucent. Add in the garlic, stir and remove from heat.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. Add in sautéed vegetables, spinach, Gorgonzola cheese and bacon. Stir until combined.
- Transfer to the pie shell and smooth the surface.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow quiche to cool and set for at least 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Recipe adapted from "Fabulous Food The Costco Way".
Nutrition
Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 188mg | Sodium: 700mg | Potassium: 461mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 8065IU | Vitamin C: 16.7mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 2.7mg