Monday, May 14, 2012

Spinach Quiche Appetizer

 
 This makes about 40 bite sized appetizers.

pastry for a double crust pie
1 beaten egg white for brushing pie edges
10 slices bacon, diced
2 med. onions, chopped
2 packages (10 oz. each) frozen chopped spinach
4 eggs, slightly beaten
2 c. milk
2 t. seasoned salt
  1. Prepare pastry by carefully rolling out on a floured pastry cloth to a rectangle, large enough to fit in to a 15" x 10" x 1" jelly roll pan.  Allow enough overlap to form a rim.
  2. Carefully fit in to the pan and trim edges with a sharp knife or flute with tines of a fork.
  3. Brush rim with a slightly beaten egg white.
  4. Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp.  Remove and drain.  Reserve 2-3 T. drippings in the pan.
  5. Add onion and cook until lightly browned and tender.  Drain and set aside.
  6. Cook spinach according to package directions.  Drain well, squeezing out excess liquid.
  7. Whisk eggs, milk and salt in a medium bowl until well blended.
  8. Stir in bacon, onion and spinach.
  9. Spoon in to the prepared pan, evenly distributing the ingredients with a spatula.
  10. Bake a 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until filling is set.
  11. Cut in squares and serve warm.