KITTY'S SPINACH QUICHE

Kitty's Spinach Quiche image

Provided by Katrina Freed

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

THE CRUST:
1 1/4 c all-purpose flour
1/3 c white shortening
5 Tbsp water
THE FILLING:
6 slice bacon cut into small pieces (raw)
1/2 c onion, chopped
8 eggs
3 c fresh baby spinach chopped (do not pack)
1/2 c sour cream
1/2 c milk
salt, pepper, & a pinch of ground nutmeg
2/3 c shredded mozzarella
1/2 c shredded swiss cheese

Steps:

1. Cut shortening into flour using a pasty cutter until flour mixture is small pea-sized beads.
2. Add water and blend by hand just enough to form dough, then roll out on floured cloth.
3. Fit pie crust to pie pan, crimp and prick bottom and sides with a fork. Line pastry with heavy duty aluminum foil.
4. Bake in 450-degree oven for 8 minutes, remove the foil, bake 5 minutes more or until golden. Cool on a wire rack.
5. While pastry is baking, cook bacon and onion together in a medium sized skillet till bacon is crisp. Drain on paper towels.
6. In medium sized bowl beat eggs then add the rest of the ingredients and blend together.
7. Pour egg mixture into warm pie shell and bake for 45 minutes at 325 degrees. Cool at least ten minutes before serving.