Brunch Quiche of Spinach and Gouda

• pie crusts, unbaked↗1
• shallot, chopped↗1⁄3 cup
• butter↗1 tablespoon
• fresh spinach↗8 cups
• gouda cheese, shredded↗4 ounces
• bacon↗6 pieces
• eggs↗4
• milk (or half and half)↗2 cups
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450º.

2. 2

   Prepare a 9-inch pie plate with the pie crust (deep dish pan is best). Trim and crimp edges.

3. 3

   Line pie crust with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Weight down with dry beans or pie weights, if desired. Bake at 450° for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove foil and weights and bake 5 minutes longer. Set aside and reduce oven to 350°.

5. 5

   In a medium skillet, saute the shallots in butter until soft.

6. 6

   Chop or tear the spinach and add to shallots. Stir and then remove from the heat.

7. 7

   Sprinkle gouda and bacon into crust, then add the spinach mixture.

8. 8

   In a bowl, beat eggs and then add the milk, salt and pepper; mix well.

9. 9

   Pour over spinach in pie crust.

10. 10

    Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

11. 11

    Let rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.