Gouda Spinach Quiche

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Ingredients

• pastry for a single-crust 9-inch pie
• 1 medium onion
• 1 Tablespoon butter
• 8 cups fresh spinach
• 1 cup shredded Gouda cheese
• 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Line a deep-dish 9-in. pie plate with pastry. Trim and flute edge. Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy duty foil. Bake at 450 degrees F for 5 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Place on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F.

2. In a skillet, saute the onion in butter until tender. Stir in spinach. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle cheese and bacon onto crust; top with spinach mixture. In a bowl, beat eggs. Add the cream, salt and pepper; mix well. Carefully pour into crust.

3. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.