I’m back in the castle kitchen cookin’ up something good with bacon!
It’s a long holiday weekend here (Memorial Day) and everyone is talking about picnics and cookouts and what “transports” easily to contribute to the festivities and the food table fun. The very first thing we think of here at the castle when WE are invited to a picnic is SOMETHING EASY WITH BACON.
SO, we’re going to give you a recipe for something that is always a hit. QUICHE. Yep – it’s the perfect traveler and easier to handle than sandwiches and requires no cooking “on site” – just EAT and enjoy.
The recipe I’m going to give you for this PICNIC QUICHE makes TWO pies. You can of course cut it in half and make ONE but trust me – since this freezes so well, you can wrap the second one up in foil and microwave it when you’re ready to have it and it will be GREAT. On the other hand, if you’re going to a picnic where there will be four or more hungry people – take both pies!!
Picnic Quiche
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 lb. thick bacon fried
1- 10 oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach thawed
1 – 8 oz. container sour cream
2 – 9 inch pie crusts unbaked
2 – tablespoons olive oil
1 – finely diced onion
1/2 lb. diced mushrooms
2 cups diced smoked ham
8 oz. Monterey jack shredded cheese
8 oz. cheddar shredded
4 oz. grated parmesan
8 eggs
1-1/2 cups half & half cream
1 tablespoon dried parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside. Cook spinach according to package instructions. Allow to cool, then squeeze dry.
- Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Saute onions until soft and translucent. Stir in mushrooms, and cook for 2 minutes, or until soft. Stir in ham and cooked bacon. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, sour cream, salt and pepper. Divide, and spread into pie crusts. Layer with bacon mixture. Mix together Monterey Jack, Cheddar and Parmesan, and sprinkle over pies. Whisk together eggs, half-and-half and parsley. Season with salt and pepper, and pour over pies.
- Place pies on baking sheet, and bake on middle shelf in preheated oven for 40 minutes. The top will be puffed and golden brown. Remove from oven, and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes.
You’re right about that Pooh!!
Sometimes when you go to a picnic you see people struggling to lay out a platter of things they’ve brought to share and you think “that was a lot of trouble”! You’re thinking that while you realize how EASY it was to put your beautiful quiche all sliced and ready to eat out on the picnic table and it’s READY TO GO. Easy for everyone to eat, and pretty darn easy to make too. You might even have made the full recipe so you know you have another one ALLLLLL TO YOURSELVES when you get home!!
OH my GOODNESS! (both ways! Taste and the extravaganza!)
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This is one of those quiche recipes that you probably shouldn’t worry about leaving something you don’t have out – it’s got EVERYTHING so a few “don’t have thats” wouldn’t matter! HAHAHA
Hugs, Pam
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Good morning. Have a great weekend.
Sue B
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Thanks Sue – you too………nice that it’s a long weekend!
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This is a great idea! Thanks for sharing.
I’ve got fresh spinach and tortillas, which I think should be edible, if not perfect substitutes.
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Definitely…..you can do something just as delish – fresh spinach is SOOOO tasty too!
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Good to know that you also think experimentation is possible. I do have flour, so can make pie crust, but was thinking that layered tortillas might be an interesting ‘lasagna’ alternative.
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Oh my Mom says she agrees – layers – why not?! My Mom says with recipes you can ALWAYS experiment – who knows – it might be even better than the original!
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I doubt it will be better, but it might be almost as good.
Hope you have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend.
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That looks great! It is a good picnic food. Have a wonderful weekend! XO
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You have a great weekend too!
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Sounds very yummy indeed!
Love, Sundae
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I love making quiche with different things – this one has EVERYTHING in it (but the kitchen sink of course)!
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ShortsSandalsNoSocks loves Quiche! We are doing the Southern Boil tonight for four! It’s gonna be a mess but FUN!
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Oh that really does sound wonderful! Enjoy it – are you doing it with friends or just the two of you? HOWEVER you do it – wish we could be joining you!!!!!! This is a really delish quiche – stuffed with stuff which is my favorite kind!
Love, Pam
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Friends. Jim is on the board with Jerry. You two joining us would be so wonderful. We have some Warsteiner for Mr. Dave!
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HA! We have a six pack of that to take next door to the neighbors when we go for BBQ Ribs this afternoon! YAY WARSTEINER! You guys have fun – I know you will………….HUGS, Pam
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Gotta love that one Teddy, let’s eat!
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WooHoo count me in on that gathering. It looks yummmy
Hugs cecilia
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It’s a great picnic food……!!!! 🙂
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Yummmy! We LOVE quiche! Mom makes it once in while and NOW she is inspired!
Purrs
Marv
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Same with my Mom – it’s one of those things they KNOW they can make but forget about it. This really is an outstanding version (my Mom says!).
Hugs, Teddy
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OMC Mom is “pinning” this one! She would make it with either almond crust or no crust! As Raz would say, YUM-A-ROO!
The Florida Furkids
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Raz knows what he’s talkin’ about! This is really a BIG meal!
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That quiche looks so yummy ! We have to give it a try ! Purrs
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Oh Miss Claire it really is one of the best (my Mom says) quiche recipes she’s ever made!!
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That sounds yummy! Hugs and nose kisses
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IT IS!!!! 🙂 ❤
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This sounds so good, Teddy. And not just for a picnic.
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I know………and there’s available ham and bacon for kitties to enjoy….it’s a bonus!
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Great posts Teddy! You are rockin’ the patriotic look and those picnic recipes are fantastic!
Purrs & Head Bonks,
Oliver
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Hi Oliver! Happy Memorial Day and glad you like the recipe for Quiche!
Hugs, Teddy
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Meowmorial Day Quiche iss furabuluss Teddy!!! Yore a geeneuss!!
***purrsss*** BellaDharma
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I would like to rename this Bacon Pie. That makes me happy.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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It’s a GOOD name for it since it has a lot of bacon in it – and if it makes you happy, that’s good enough for me!!!!
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This sounds yummy, Teddy. Mom says she never would have thought about a quiche for a picnic, but it would sure be easy to transport and eat. The ultimate one dish meal. Thanks for sharing. XOCK, angel Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer
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That’s what we thought – a great item to bring to a picnic without making a mess or causing a fuss transporting!!! Wheeee!
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