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Bacon and Arugula Quiche

Name: Bacon and Arugula Quiche
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 9 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces baby arugula or baby spinach leaves, coarsely chopped; 6 bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper, to taste; 2 Eggs, beaten; 1 cup heavy cream; A 9-inch pre-baked pastry crust; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup chopped shallots; 3/4 cup shredded Gruyere, Emmental or Swiss cheese

By Foodista45 min9 servings

Bacon and Arugula Quiche requires approximately 45 minutes from start to finish. This recipe serves 9. For 92 cents per serving, this recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains about 8g of protein, 19g of fat, and a total of 224 calories. This recipe from Foodista has 1 fans. Head to the store and pick up pepper, eggs, balsamic vinegar, and a few other things to make it today. Not a lot of people really liked this Mediterranean dish. It works well as a hor d'oeuvre. Overall, this recipe earns a solid spoonacular score of 42%. If you

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 400 F. Thaw purchased crust for 10 minutes.
2
Bake 10-12 minutes until golden. After pre-baking purchased crust, lower oven temperature to 375F.In a large skillet on medium heat,cook bacon pieces until crispy.
3
Drain on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons bacon drippings.
4
Add chopped shallots and saute until tender.
5
Add chopped arugula, saute until just wilted, about 1 minute.
6
Remove from heat, add balsamic vinegar and toss to combine.In prepared pastry, layer arugula mixture, then crispy bacon pieces. In a large measuring cup or bowl, whisk together heavy cream, eggs and salt and pepper. Stir in Gruyere cheese.
7
Pour this mixture over the arugula bacon layers.
8
Bake until puffed and golden, about 35 minutes.
9
Let stand at least 10 minutes before slicing.