I can’t quite remember when my Mom first made this recipe for me but I know that from the first time she made it, I loved quiche.

Savoury brunch dishes like this one are sure to be a hit with family and friends!

Many other brunch dishes like baked french toast and pancakes get the attention but I think quiche deserves way more! To me it’s the perfect savoury dish; filled with bacon, mushrooms, spinach, cheese, eggs and cream in the perfect vessel, a flaky piecrust.

Why you’ll love this bacon mushroom quiche recipe

• Use a pre-made pie crust to make this recipe easy and quick!
• You can make it ahead of time.
• It’s packed with delicious savory flavours everyone will love!

Ingredients in this mushroom bacon quiche recipe

Pie crust: use a store-bought pie crust to make this recipe a breeze; you can bake it ahead of time too.

Bacon: 5 slices bacon, chopped & cooked, is part of the filling for this quiche recipe.

Mushroom: Sliced white mushrooms are all you need for the mushroom mixture

Spinach: I love the addition of spinach to this bacon mushroom quiche recipe; it adds just a touch of greens to what is a more rich dish

Cheese: Gruyere cheese is my first choice for a quiche recipes but swiss cheese or old cheddar can be used as a substitute.

Eggs:  Use 3 large eggs to make the base of this quiche filling

Cream: Using 18% cream helpes give this quiche a creamy custardy filling.

Seasonings:  salt, pepper and a pinch of nutmeg are essential to flavour this quiche

How to make this easy quiche recipe

Step 1: Bake your pie shell according to the package directions and set aside on a baking sheet. Heat oven to 375F after the crust is baked..

Step 2: Cook the bacon pieces in a large skillet on medium heat until crispy. Remove the cooked bacon from the pan.

Step 3: Next, cook the mushrooms in the same frying pan as the bacon, with the bacon grease, until cooked throught then remove from the pan.

Step 4: Lastly, add a tablespoon of water to the frying pan, warm to medium heat and cook to wilt the spinach just slightly.

Step 5: With your baked pie shell on a baking sheet, layer in half of the cheese on the bottom of the baked pie shell.  Next, layer in the bacon, mushrooms and spinach in the pie shell. And then top with the remaining cheese.

Step 6: Whisk together the eggs, cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg in a large bowl. Then, pour the egg mixture into the pie shell.

Step 7: Bake the quiche for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden and the centre is firm. Remove from the oven and let sit 10-15 minutes before serving. Cut into 6 pieces for serving.

Expert tips for making this quiche recipe

• My favourite way to serve this quiche is with a simple arugula side salad with a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice for dressing.
• You can cook this bacon mushroom quiche ahead of time, let cool completely and serve at room temperature.
• Prepare the cooked bacon and mushrooms ahead of time along with shredding the cheese; this can all be stored in the fridge and taken out when ready to assemble the quiche.
• Make this recipe up to 1 day ahead and store in the fridge overnight; reheat the full quiche making sure to cover with foil while reheating and bake at 300F for 35-45 minutes.

Common questions about making this bacon quiche recipe

Can I use milk instead of cream?
The 18% cream gives the the quiche a delightful creamy, custardy consistency which makes this recipe so enjoyable. However, if you want to use just milk I’d recommend using whole milk.

Do I need to pre-bake the crust?
Pre-baking the pie crust is a great way to ensure the crust is cooked through once the quiche is done baking. Follow the instructions on the pie crust package to bake the crust before filling it with the quiche filling.

Can I use turkey bacon in this recipe?
If desired, use your favourite turkey bacon instead of regular pork bacon.

Do I need to make this quiche with a crust?
I haven’t tested this recipe without a crust but I’d suggest trying one of my frittata recipes instead if you’re looking for something similar to crustless quiche recipes.

Can I freeze this bacon mushroom quiche recipe?
Leftover slices of this bacon mushroom quiche recipe will freeze quite well. Make sure to let the slices fully cool. Wrap each slice of quiche in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil.  Store the wrapped slices in an airtight container or bag in the freezer.  Take the slices out the night before you’re going to enjoy and let defrost in the fridge overnight.  To reheat, add a slice to a baking sheet and cover gently with foil. Bake at 300F until warmed through.

Storage

Store leftover slices in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat at 300F in the oven, covered gently with foil, until warmed through.

More brunch recipes to love from the blog

Swiss Chard, Goat Cheese & Leek Frittata

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Shakshuka (Poached Eggs in Tomato Sauce)

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Bacon Mushroom Spinach Quiche with Gruyere Cheese

One of my favourite brunch dishes of all time, my Mom’s recipe for Bacon, Mushroom & Spinach Quiche is the savoury dish you need this weekend!

Course Breakfast, brunch

Cuisine American

Keyword quiche

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour

Servings 6 slices

Author Jess

Ingredients

• 1 frozen pie shell, baked
• 5 slices of bacon, chopped & cooked
• 2 large white mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup spinach
• 1 cup gruyere or swiss cheese, shredded
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup 18% cream
• 3/4 tsp coarse salt
• pinch ground pepper
• pinch ground netmeg

Instructions

• Bake your pie shell according to the package directions and set aside on a baking sheet. The pre-heat the oven to 375F.
• Chop the bacon and cook in a pan on medium heat until crispy. Remove from the pan.
• Next, cook the mushrooms in the same frying pan as the bacon until cooked then remove from the pan.
• Lastly, add a tablespoon of water to the frying pan, warm to medium heat and cook to wilt the spinach just slightly.
• With your baked pie shell on a baking sheet, layer in half of the cheese on the bottom of the baked pie shell.  Next, layer in the bacon, mushrooms and spinach in the pie shell. And then top with the remaining cheese.
• Whisk together the eggs, cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Then, pour the egg mixture into the pie shell.
• Bake the quiche for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden and the centre is firm. Remove from the oven and let sit 10-15 minutes before serving. Cut into 6 pieces for serving.

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Whether it’s just two of you or six, quiche is a classic dish meant for sharing.

So, I’ve rounded up 8 delicious quiche recipes to inspire your Christmas brunch menu!

Many other brunch dishes get all the attention but I think quiche is the perfect brunch food. If you like breakfast casserole you’re sure to love quiche!

Reasons why quiche is the perfect brunch food

You can make it ahead of time: I am a huge proponent of prepping ingredients ahead of time. So for a quiche recipe you can cook a store-bought crust the day before. Then, prep the fillings and refrigerate then until the morning. AND if you want to get really fancy, try your hand at making your own pie crust.

It’s filling: With a combination of eggs, cream or milk and other mix-ins baked in the pie crust, each slice is filling and can be simply served with salad greens or hashbrowns for a full meal.

Flavour combinations: There are so many combinations of ingredients to suit everyone’s tastes! Broccoli-cheddar cheese; bacon-mushroom-spinach; or an all veggie version.

Are you on team quiche yet??

Get started with your new brunch obsession with these 8 quiche recipes to inspire you for Christmas morning!

8 Christmas Morning Quiche Recipes

Buttermilk Quiche with Ham, Cheddar & Chives

The buttermilk shakes up the classic quiche and pairs delightfully with the ham, cheddar and chives from Kelly Neil. Plus this recipe has a homemade crust that’s just divine!

Butternut Squash Quiche with Spinach & Prosciutto

Packed full of savoury flavours and a almond flour crush, this Butternut Squash Quiche from Crumb Top Baking is sure to delight! Even more perfect if you’re looking for a dairy free or gluten free option.

Vegetarian Spinach Quiche

For a vegetarian version, try BonAppetEat’s Spinach Quiche. A simple, flavourful version which also shows you how to make your own pie crust too.

Broccoli Quiche

A classic version of quiche from You Can Live Rich On Less, broccoli and swiss cheese deliver tons of flavour.

Prosciutto & Asparagus Egg White Quiche

A lighter take on quiche from Earth, Food & Fire, this Egg White Quiche is perfect alongside other brunch dishes. Plus asparagus and prosciutto is a delicious combination!

Vegan Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Quiche

If you’re looking for a vegan quiche recipe, this is the one! From Immigrants Table this Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato switches things up with a lovely sweet potato crust.

Goat Cheese Quiche with Caramalized Onions & Thyme

Foolproof Living’s Goat Cheese Quiche can be made in smaller individual tart pans OR one larger pan. You can prep everything in advance, store in the fridge and assemble right before baking!

Bacon, Mushroom & Spinach Quiche

I would be remiss if I didn’t include my Mom’s original quiche recipe! This was definitely on the menu for Christmas morning when we were growing up AND is going to be enjoyed this year too!

So are you ready to make a quiche recipe this holiday season?

I hope these 8 recipes have inspired you for a delicious Christmas morning brunch no matter what that looks like this year.

Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess

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