Breakfast Quiche with Bacon Crust

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 50 minutes

Serve: 8

Ingredients:
– 1lb. bacon, cut into thin strips
– 6 medium eggs, lightly beaten
– 1 cup almond milk
– 8oz. spinach, chopped
– 8oz. mushrooms, sliced
– 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
– Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Place 6 bacon strips, horizontally onto the baking sheet. Insert in between 6 strips vertically. Just like you are making a grid. Increase your grid by adding more bacon slices.
3. Bake the bacon grid for 15 minutes. remove from the oven and while still hot, transfer into a quiche pan.
4. Top the bacon with paper towels and some pie/cooking weights. Let it stand for 10 minutes. Remove the paper and cooking weights. You can also use dry beans.
5. In the meantime, combine, eggs, almond milk, spinach, 1 cup cheddar cheese, and salt and pepper.
6. Pour the mixture into the bacon crust and sprinkle with the remaining cheddar.
7. Bake in a heated oven for 35 minutes. cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutritional info per serving:
– Calories 549
– Total Fat 43.7g
– Total Carbohydrate 5g
– Dietary Fiber 1.6g
– Total Sugars 2g
– Protein 34.6g

Dr. Benjamin Bikman

Author

Dr. Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a metabolic scientist and professor of Physiology & Developmental Biology, widely recognized for his research on insulin resistance, human metabolism, and metabolic health. As an expert in energy regulation and the hormonal drivers of obesity, he has published numerous studies connecting diet, macronutrient balance, and insulin response. Dr. Bikman is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of HLTH Code, where he applies his metabolic research to formulate science-backed nutrition solutions. He is also the author of Why We Get Sick, a leading book on metabolic dysfunction, and is frequently referenced in discussions on low-carb nutrition, protein prioritization, and metabolic wellness.