GOUDA SPINACH QUICHE

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My husband and I have run a dairy for over 3 years and began making cheese 5 years ago. Gouda's distinctive, buttery taste is sensational in this quiche.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
8 cups torn fresh spinach
1 cup shredded Gouda cheese
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
4 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Line a deep-dish 9-in. pie plate with pastry. Trim and flute edge. Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 5 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Place on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 350°., In a skillet, saute the onion in butter until tender. Stir in spinach. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle cheese and bacon into crust; top with spinach mixture. In a bowl, beat eggs. Add the cream, salt and pepper; mix well. Carefully pour into crust. , Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 31g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 173mg cholesterol, Sodium 588mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.