Abigail's Victorian Mansion

Eureka, California

Specialty Recipe

Spinach Souffle Quiche

One of the specialties of the Elegant Victorian Mansion is this flavorful European dish. In other realms men may not eat quiche, but here it reigns supreme.

Ingredients

One 9-inch pastry shell

1/2 of 10-ounce package of Stauffer's frozen spinach souffle

3 strips cooked bacon

3 ounces grated swiss or cheddar cheese (or mixture of both)

5 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

4 large eggs

1-1/2 cups half & half cream

dash salt

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or to taste

paprika (optional)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Arrange uncooked pastry shell in 10-inch quiche dish. Cut frozen spinach into 1-inch cubes and place on top of crust. Crumble bacon over spinach. Sprinkle cheese over bacon. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, then add half & half, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Pour this mixture over cheese in quiche dish. Sprinkle with paprika and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until center is well set. Cool 5 minutes before cutting into serving pieces.

Serves: 6 to 8

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