Spinach Bacon Quiche I

Ingredients

• Half of 11 oz. pig. pie crust mix
• 8 oz. sliced bacon
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1 pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
• 1/4 cup drained chopped pimientos
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 cup milk
• 6 oz. Swiss cheese, shredded

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare pie crust according to package directions for 1 crust. Roll into 10 inch circle. Fit into 9 inch pie pan; trim edge.In nonstick skillet over medium high heat cook bacon until crisp, 6-8 minutes. Discard all but 1 Tbsp. fat from skillet. To skillet add next 4 ingredients; cook until softened, 3-4 minutes; stir in spinach and pimientos. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. Beat eggs with milk. Crumble bacon into crust. Top with spinach mixture and 1 cup cheese. Pour egg mixture into crust. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until set and golden, 40 minutes. Let stand 20 minutes before serving.

By Robin

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Spinach Bacon Quiche II

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
• 1/4 tsp. paprika
• 1 package (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, cooked and drained
• 1 unbaked pastry shell (9-inches)

Directions

In a large bowl, beat eggs; whisk in milk, 1 cup cheese, onion, bacon, salt, mustard and paprika. Add spinach. Pour into the pie shell. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake at 400 degrees F. for 40 minutes or until a knife inserted halfway between the center and the edge comes out clean. 6 Servings.

By Connie from Oden, Arkansas