Lower-Cal Buttermilk Bacon Spinach Quiche

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0

Hearty Lower-Cal Buttermilk Bacon Spinach Quiche Recipe

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

15 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 cup low-fat buttermilk
	1 cup light cream or 1 cup half & half light cream
	2 cups Egg Beaters egg substitute or 8 eggs
	16 ounces lowfat swiss cheese , shredded
	1 package frozen chopped spinach , drained
	10 slices bacon
	1 dash cayenne pepper
	2 pie crusts ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

243

Sugar

Fat

18g

The Lower-Cal Buttermilk Bacon Spinach Quiche is a triple threat breakfast meal, with flavor to spare. The rich and hearty layers of egg, spinach, cheese, and bacon are a perfect start to any day. The recipe is easy to follow, and you can add your own flare to it by using different cheese and adding more or less spice as per preference. As a bonus, you can make two quiches at once and store one in the freezer for a quick breakfast on a busy morning.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.	Cook the bacon in a frying pan until crispy, then crumble it into small pieces.
3.	In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, cream, Egg Beaters (or eggs), cayenne pepper, and salt until combined.
4.	Add the spinach, swiss cheese and crumbled bacon into the bowl and mix until well combined.
5.	Transfer the mixture into two 9-inch pie crusts.
6.	Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the Quiche is set.
7.	Let the quiche cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

PROS

This Quiche is high in protein and low in calories, making it a perfect breakfast for anyone watching their waistlines.

It’s also a great way to sneak some spinach into your diet, which is loaded with nutrients like fiber, iron, and calcium.

CONS

This recipe does include a pie crust, which can increase the calorie count if not used sparingly.

Also, the frozen spinach can make the quiche watery if not properly drained.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is a healthier version of the classic quiche, with lower calories and a boost of nutrients from the spinach.
Eating spinach has been linked to reducing inflammation, lowering blood pressure, and improving eye health.