Christmas Morning Quiche
This Christmas Morning Quiche is a festive and savory baked egg dish loaded with cheese, spinach, and holiday spices, perfect for a cozy holiday breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked spinach, drained
- 1/4 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Evenly spread the cooked spinach, bacon, and red bell pepper over the pie crust.
- Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and sprinkle Gruyère cheese on top.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, until the quiche is set and golden brown on top.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before garnishing with fresh chives and slicing.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, omit bacon and add sautéed mushrooms or roasted cherry tomatoes instead.
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