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Spinach, Bacon, Cheese Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust

Shredded sweet potatoes are a great alternative to the calorie heavy pie crust in this Spinach, Bacon, Cheese Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Eggs
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon, eggs, quiche, sweet potato
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

Sweet Potato Crust

  • 3 1/2 cups shredded sweet potatoes
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tablespoon flour use gluten-free flour or cornstarch if needed
  • 2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Quiche Filling

  • 4 slices of bacon
  • 2 green onion sliced thin
  • 2 1/2 cups baby spinach
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 egg whites
  • 3/4 cup low fat milk
  • 3/4 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Sweet Potato Crust

  • safe skillet with cooking oil.
  • Place the shredded sweet potatoes in a bowl of water and toss around to release some of the starch.
  • Drain and place the sweet potatoes in a clean towel and squeeze out any excess liquid.
  • Place the sweet potatoes back in the bowl, add in the oil, egg white, flour, salt and pepper and toss until coated.
  • Dump the sweet potato mixture into the prepared skillet and press into an even layer along the bottom and up the sides.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden.
  • Remove from the oven and add in the quiche filling.

Quiche Filling

  • Lower the oven temperature to 375 degrees.
  • Heat a 9 inch cast iron skillet or other ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
  • Use kitchen scissors or a knife to cut the bacon into bite sized pieces and add them to the heated skillet.
  • Cook the bacon until crisp then drain it on a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Remove the excess grease from the skillet, but don't wipe clean.
  • Add the green onions and spinach to the skillet and sauté until the spinach is wilted.
  • Remove the spinach and onions from the skillet and onto the plate with the bacon.
  • Once the spinach has cooled enough to handle, squeeze out any excess liquid.
  • In a large bowl whisk together all of the filling ingredients reserving 1/4 cup of the shredded cheeses.
  • Pour the filling into the baked sweet potato crust and top with the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese.
  • Place the quiche in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until the filling is set and the top is golden.
  • Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 184mg | Sodium: 906mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g