Lower Cal Buttermilk Bacon Spinach Quiche Recipe

This healthy twist on classic quiche Lorraine is packed with spinach and savory bacon, but uses buttermilk and light cream for a lower-calorie indulgence. Perfect as a hearty breakfast, brunch main course, or elegant hors d'oeuvre (cut into squares and served warm or cold). Easily customizable – substitute your favorite veggies for the bacon and spinach! Real men (and women!) will love this ultimate comfort food.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 156.5 kcal
Protein 22g
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Ingredients for Lower Cal Buttermilk Bacon Spinach Quiche

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How to Make Lower Cal Buttermilk Bacon Spinach Quiche

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush a 9-inch pie crust with egg yolk.
  2. Blind bake the pie crust: Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes.
  3. While the crust bakes, cook 4 slices of bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Let cool slightly, then chop into small pieces.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup light cream, 3 large eggs, and 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese.
  5. Add 10 oz (280g) fresh spinach (roughly chopped and drained), the cooked bacon, and a pinch of cayenne pepper to the wet ingredients. Mix well.
  6. Carefully remove the pie weights and parchment paper from the pre-baked crust.
  7. Pour the quiche mixture into the prepared pie crust.
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until the quiche is set and golden brown. A knife inserted near the center should come out clean.
  9. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving. Nutritional information excludes the optional pie crust.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

25g

Carbs

1g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Lower Cal Buttermilk Bacon Spinach Quiche?

Lower Cal Buttermilk Bacon Spinach Quiche takes about 110 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 90 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Lower Cal Buttermilk Bacon Spinach Quiche?

Lower Cal Buttermilk Bacon Spinach Quiche has approximately 156.5 calories per serving, with about 22 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 16 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Lower Cal Buttermilk Bacon Spinach Quiche?

The key ingredients for Lower Cal Buttermilk Bacon Spinach Quiche are Low Fat Buttermilk, Light Cream, Egg Beaters Egg Substitute, Lowfat Swiss Cheese, Frozen Chopped Spinach, Bacon. See the full list with measurements above.

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