Spinach-and-Bacon Quiche

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1  (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
• 4  large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 1/2  cups  half-and-half
• 1  (1.8-ounce) package leek soup mix
• 1/4  teaspoon  pepper
• 10  bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2  cup  (2 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/2  cup  (2 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1  unbaked (9-inch) frozen deep-dish pastry shell*

Preparation

Drain spinach well, pressing between layers of paper towels.

Whisk together eggs and next 3 ingredients. Stir in spinach, bacon, and cheeses. Pour mixture into frozen pastry shell; place on a baking sheet.

Bake at 375° for 40 to 45 minutes.

* 1/2 (15-ounce) package refrigerated piecrusts may be substituted. Prepare according to package directions.