Bacon-Spinach Quiche

A quiche is a savory, open-faced pastry crust dish with a savory custard filling with cheese, meat, fish or vegetables.

Ingredients

 * 1 x 9 inch unbaked deep dish pie shell
 * 2 tablespoons butter, softened
 * 1 (10 ounces) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
 * 8 ounces bacon, cooked and crumbled
 * 1 cup whipping cream
 * 4 eggs, beaten
 * ⅓ cup shredded Swiss cheese
 * ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

 * 1) Rub softened butter on the inside surface of pie shell.
 * 2) Drain spinach; squeeze out as much liquid as you can.
 * 3) Place spinach in pie shell and top with crumbled bacon.
 * 4) Whisk together cream, eggs, cheese, salt, and nutmeg.
 * 5) Pour mixture into pie shell.
 * 6) Bake quiche at 425°F for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 325°F and bake for an additional 35 – 40 minutes or until quiche is set.