Family Favorite Spinach Quiche (Low Carb & Gluten Free)

A Delicious & Simple Crustless Quiche!

 Ingredients:

olive, coconut or avocado oil cooking spray

2 tablespoons water 

10 ounce bag of fresh spinach

2 tablespoons minced shallots

3 thick slices of crisp bacon, chopped

2 cups grated Gruyere or Swiss cheese**

5 eggs

1/4 cup heavy cream

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method:

Preheat oven to 350*. Coat the bottom and sides of a 9 inch deep dish pie pan with the cooking oil.

Place the water and spinach in a very large frying pan. Cook, stirring constantly, just until the spinach changes color and wilts.  Once the spinach is evenly wilted, place on layers of paper towels. Place additional towels on top and blot until all of the moisture is removed.

Evenly layer the wilted spinach over the bottom of the prepared pie pan. Sprinkle the shallots over the spinach. Next and a layer of chopped bacon. Top with the grated cheese. Beat together the eggs cream and pepper. Pour over all of the ingredients in the pie pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Check after 15 minutes and if the edges are golden brown, very lightly cover with aluminum foil to prevent burning. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before cutting into 6 portions and serving. Makes 6 servings.

**If you do not like Gruyere or Swiss cheese, you may substitute Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, Extra Sharp Cheddar, Muenster, Gouda or Havarti cheese.

Nutritional info per serving, approximately:

424 calories ~ 32.27 grams fat ~ 2.9 grams net carbs ~ 29.4 grams protein

Notes: This crustless quiche is delicious and flavorful. Perfect for Dinner, Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch!