Summer is a time of resting and relaxation, supposedly. I am finding this summer, when I had plans to accomplish lots of chores I have been neglecting, is shaping up to be busier than the school year. Lately my family has been consisting on “quickie” meals, and if I can talk a male member of the family into it, grilling. “Here’s a package of hamburger, don’t you want to grill?” I have to find something the kids will like, while sneaking in some veggies. I have a winner in my Spinach and Bacon Breakfast bake. It’s not just for breakfast! Plus, the kids would much rather have a simple one dish meal than what we call, “Hallelujah Nights,” when they have to eat leftovers and be thankful they had them!
Here’s how to make it:
I used several of the Good Cook knives in my recipe and can’t believe the difference a Good Knife can make! Chopping the veggies was much easier than normal when I am hacking at them with my old knives. I used the following knives in this dish to test them out: Santoku Knife, 5 inch, Cooks Knife, 5 1/2 inch, Chef’s Knife, 6 inch, the comfort grip handle paring knife, the 4 1/2 inch utility knife and the nonstick Santoku knife. (Warning: These knives are very sharp. I know from experience.)
- 6 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups (16 ounces) heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste (1/2 teaspoon approximately)
- 2 cups chopped fresh baby spinach, packed
- 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese of your choice, (note: stronger flavored cheeses work better)
- 1 medium onion, chopped (use 1/2 cup to 1 cup depending on taste)
- 1 medium tomato, chopped (use 1/2 cup to 1 cup, depending on taste)
- Chop spinach, onion and tomato. Place in a 9″ by 9″ casserole dish. Top with crumbled bacon. Mix beaten eggs, salt and pepper and cream together in a medium sized bowl. Pour over spinach mixture. Cover the pan with foil and bake in a 350 degree oven for 30-40 minutes or until knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
I have always prided myself on having a well stocked kitchen. Need to make a casserole? I’ve got dishes! Need to make mini loaves of bread? I’ve got pans! What I have never had a good stock of was knives. I’m not sure why I didn’t have knives. I was constantly complaining about not having enough. As the kids got older and wanted to help in the kitchen, they would yell, “Where are the knives? Do we have any clean knives?” The answer was usually, “No.” Imagine having to pass two knives around the kitchen when you are making a Thanksgiving Dinner for 20 and you can begin to get a picture of my dilemma. When I had a chance to participate in the Good Cook Build Your Kitchen Drawer Event, guess what I stocked up on? Hint: Knives. Here’s the kitchen drawer I designed.
I’ve printed out this recipe and I’m going to pick up the ingredients this afternoon. I love spinach and I’m looking for ways to incorporate it more into my diet. Thank you for the recipe. 🙂
That sounds so good! And I don’t even need to eat gluten free.
That looks beyond amazing. Quick question can these be frozen and reheated to create breakfast for the week?
This looks like such a yummy breakfast recipe. I love Spinach so I know that I would enjoy these flavor combinations.
Oh wow that looks really good. I would eat that up in a second!
Super cool! Looks like you redid your knife drawer here too!
I am always looking for gluten free dishes! This looks really wonderful!
I have no had quiche forever – I really fancy some now as this sounds delicious. x
Yummy that looks really good! I have never made a quiche, but I think I need to stat!
it looks wonderful, I cant eat bacon anymore , pregnancy diet but looking at your pictures it’s all I cant think
That looks great! I’ll take out the cheese and then it will be paleo!! Yum!
Those are a great mix of ingredients, I’d make it just like that – no changes! Thanks for the weekend brunch idea!
That looks delicious! I love breakfast bakes.
This looks like tomorrow’s breakfast….and I could really use some of those knives.
I have a friend who puts bacon on everything. He would love this recipe. Looks yummy
This looks perfect for morning entertaining especially after church!! Definitely going to try this out.
I love spinach in everything, I mean it… it is so yummy. I have never thought of doing a breakfast bake… very cool idea. Thanks so much
Thank you for sharing. Your post is so easy to follow and I can not wait to try it.
Sounds like a great set of knives. Recipe is tasty looking.
That’s a winning breakfast or brunch. I love spinach but adding bacon makes it over the top yummy! Also, I have those colorful Good Cook knives and they’re soooo nice!
This is a great breakfast. I would feel like royalty if someone was cooking that up for me in the a.m. 🙂
Another recipe I will need to try in the next week or so! Looks delicious. I am very interested in these knives. Just finished a kitchen remodel and am replacing a lot of my kitchen “stuff” to go with my new kitchen.
this looks delish and these knives look great! Thanks for sharing!!
Hubby would eat that up!
This looks and sounds terrific! I’m always looking for new recipes to cook for my mom that is on a gluten free diet. 🙂 Thanks!
My husband loves spinach. He’d be all over this quiche!
That looks delicious and something I would eat for every meal for sure.
Great Link Up Must Try This Recipe looks Delicious Thank You!
I LOVE quiche, especially if it has spinach in it. I wish I had a huge knife collection like that!
That looks like such a delicious and easy recipe to create! Perfect for a instant protein and nutrient boost in the morning to start your day 🙂 Having a nice stocked kitchen with quality tools is definitely half the battle of actually ENJOYING your time in the kitchen.
YUM! This looks delicious! Plus, anything gluten free is fantastic!
I skipped breakfast this morning, but if that was on the menu I would have definitely ate breakfast. Hmm, perhaps tomorrow.
That sounds so yummy! And looks it, too! And thanks for the knife ideas – I’m always looking for good ones!
This is definitely something my family would enjoy. I have to make it. 😀
Ermagoodness, that sounds so good! I haven’t made a quiche in ages.
Yum! That looks delicious. I love Good Cooks Tools and keep adding to my collection. It’s amazing what you can create when you have the proper tools and incredible ingredients.
I love quiche! Mushrooms and green chilies are my two favorite ingredients in quiche and it’s hard to not like anything with bacon in it. Yum!
I think I am possibly the only person out there that does not like bacon. The rest sounds great so I will have to make this without the bacon.
Woah really? First person I have ever heard of who didn’t like bacon!
Wow!! This looks so good! I am trying to eat paleo and this looks perfect!! Love those knives, too – I have one!!
great idea, I start Paleo next week, have this pinned.
This sounds really good, nice way to get kids to eat their veggies too, these gadgets sound amazing!
That sounds absolutely delicious and I can’t even tell you how much I would love to start my day with something like that!
No kidding! The only thing that could make it better is if someone (hint…hubby) were to make this and serve it as breakfast in bed.