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Bacon, Spinach, and Mushroom Crustless Quiche

Fresh ingredients, hearty, and flavorful, this crustless quiche is the perfect brunch dish that can easily serve a crowd. Easy to prepare ahead of time and very easy to keep and reheat, it's an excellent low-carb breakfast option!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Julie Chiou

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 6 slices of bacon
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 8 ounces (227 g) portobello mushrooms sliced
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 cups (60 g) packed baby spinach
  • 1 cup (237 ml) milk any kind
  • ⅓ cup (79 ml) half and half
  • 5 large eggs
  • ½ cup (50 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 °F (177 °C) and spray a 9-inch circular baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove bacon from the skillet and drain on a paper towel lined plate. Reserve the bacon drippings.
    6 slices of bacon
    6 slices of crispy bacon on a paper towel lined plate
  • Add shallots to the drippings and sauté for 1 minute over medium-high heat.
    1 shallot
    shallots being cooked in bacon grease in a white skillet with a wooden spoon
  • Add the mushrooms and thyme and cook until mushrooms have softened, about 5 minutes.
    8 ounces portobello mushrooms, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
    sliced mushrooms and thyme added to the shallots in the skillet with bacon grease
  • Stir in spinach and cook until spinach has wilted, about 2 minute. Remove from heat, let stand for 10 minutes. Drain any excess liquid.
    2 cups packed baby spinach
    baby spinach leaves added on top of mushroom and shallot mixture in the skillet
  • In a large bowl, whisk together milk, half and half, eggs, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
    1 cup milk, 1/3 cup half and half, 5 large eggs, 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
    whisking together egg mixture in a white bowl
  • Using a wooden spoon, gently stir in the mushrooms and spinach mixture then pour entire egg mixture into prepared baking dish.
    egg and mushroom spinach mixture added to a white baking dish
  • Break or cut bacon into smaller pieces and sprinkle on top of the egg mixture.
    bacon pieces sprinkled on top of egg mixture in a baking dish
  • Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until filling is set. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 246 kcal | Carbohydrates: 6 g | Protein: 20 g | Fat: 16 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 3 g

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