Spinach & Bacon Quiche: Easy Recipe for 6 Servings

Spinach Sensation

YIELD Makes 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2 pound bacon slices 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream 3 eggs, separated 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 1 tablespoon butter, melted

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart round baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Place bacon in single layer in large skillet; cook over medium heat until crisp. Remove from skillet; drain on paper towels. Crumble and set aside.
3. Combine sour cream, egg yolks, flour and pepper in large bowl; set aside. Beat egg whites in medium bowl at high speed of electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Stir one fourth of egg whites into sour cream mixture; fold in remaining egg whites.
4. Arrange half of spinach in prepared dish. Top with half of sour cream mixture. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese over sour cream mixture. Sprinkle bacon over cheese. Repeat layers, ending with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
5. Combine bread crumbs and butter in small bowl; sprinkle evenly over cheese. Bake, uncovered, 30 to 35 minutes or until egg mixture is set. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Garnish as desired.

This recipe appears in: Casseroles & Dishes NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Sodium 547 mg Protein 14 g Fiber 2 g Carbohydrate 12 g Cholesterol 147 mg Saturated Fat 11 g Total Fat 23 g Calories from Fat 67 % Calories 335 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Fat 4-1/2 Meat 2 Vegetable 1