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Spinach, Bacon, Cheese Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust
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Spinach, Bacon, Cheese Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust

This quiche features a savory filling of crisp bacon, fresh spinach, and a blend of gruyere and sharp cheddar cheeses baked inside a unique sweet potato crust. The sweet potato base adds a tender, slightly sweet contrast to the rich, cheesy filling. Eggs and milk bind the filling into a creamy, custard-like texture, creating a satisfying and flavorful savory pie.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 483 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Sweet Potato Crust
  • 3 1/2 cups sweet potato shredded
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tablespoon flour use gluten-free flour or cornstarch if needed
  • 2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
Quiche Filling
  • 4 lices Bacon
  • 2 green onion sliced thin
  • 2 1/2 cups baby spinach
  • 5 egg
  • 2 egg white
  • 3/4 cup milk low fat
  • 3/4 cup gruyere cheese shredded, or Swiss cheese
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded sharp
  • kosher salt fresh ground, to taste
  • black pepper fresh ground, to taste

Instructions

Sweet Potato Crust
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  1. safe skillet with cooking oil.
  2. Place the shredded sweet potatoes in a bowl of water and toss around to release some of the starch.
  3. Drain and place the sweet potatoes in a clean towel and squeeze out any excess liquid.
  4. Place the sweet potatoes back in the bowl, add in the oil, egg white, flour, salt and pepper and toss until coated.
  5. Dump the sweet potato mixture into the prepared skillet and press into an even layer along the bottom and up the sides.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden.
  7. Remove from the oven and add in the quiche filling.
Quiche Filling
  1. Lower the oven temperature to 375 degrees.
  2. Heat a 9 inch cast iron skillet or other ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
  3. Use kitchen scissors or a knife to cut the bacon into bite sized pieces and add them to the heated skillet.
  4. Cook the bacon until crisp then drain it on a plate lined with paper towels.
  5. Remove the excess grease from the skillet, but don't wipe clean.
  6. Add the green onions and spinach to the skillet and sauté until the spinach is wilted.
  7. Remove the spinach and onions from the skillet and onto the plate with the bacon.
  8. Once the spinach has cooled enough to handle, squeeze out any excess liquid.
  9. In a large bowl whisk together all of the filling ingredients reserving 1/4 cup of the shredded cheeses.
  10. Pour the filling into the baked sweet potato crust and top with the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese.
  11. Place the quiche in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until the filling is set and the top is golden.
  12. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 483kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g (59%) Cholesterol 184mg (61%) Sodium 906mg (38%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 13g (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 483

% Daily Value*

Calories 483kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Cholesterol 184mg 61%
Sodium 906mg 38%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 13g 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.