This easy puff pastry quiche with bacon and spinach is a delicious breakfast your family will love! Made without heavy cream, this dairy-free quiche with puff pastry is even better than traditional quiche with a pie crust! Easy, dairy-free breakfast casserole for holidays. Done in just 25 minutes!
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Why You'll Love This Easy Quiche Recipe
- Light and flaky puff pastry crust texture thanks to using puff pastry (aka shortcrust pastry) instead of traditional pie crust.
- Simple & quick to make this puff pastry recipe using storebought puff pastry (just like our cranberry goat cheese tarts and air fryer brie.)
- Easy entertaining to impress guests the perfect breakfast casserole with eggs to serve on Christmas or holiday mornings.
- Customizable- use whatever veggies and proteins you have on hand.
- A great way to use up a lot of eggs - just like our sous vide egg bites and healthy deviled eggs.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here are the ingredients you need to make this recipe. Reference the recipe card at the bottom for exact measurements and the notes below for substitution ideas.
- Large eggs: Six large eggs make the base of this recipe.
- Store-bought puff pastry: You can find this in the freezer section of many grocery stores like Aldi. I used Pepperidge Farm which I found at Walmart. I haven't made this recipe using homemade puff pastry.
- Spinach: I recommend cooking down the spinach or using frozen spinach that has been cooked and squeezed of all moisture. You can use any leafy green - kale, arugula, and collard greens would all be great.
- Shallots: Shallots, similar to onions and garlic give this recipe its unique flavor. You can substitute onions and garlic if you have them on hand, but if you can find shallots they give the dish such a delicious flavor.
- Cooked Bacon: This or your favorite protein. Crumbled, cooked sausage, ham, plant-based meat or even omitting meat works.
- Milk: To keep the recipe dairy free use full-fat coconut milk. You can use whole milk or 2% milk with a splash of half & half.
- Cheese: Any cheese will work. Cheddar cheese is my preference but feta, gruyere, or goat cheese all work. Omit cheese, or use dairy-free cheese if needed.
- Everything Bagel Seasoning: this unique seasoning blend helps to drive home the breakfast flavor! Use black pepper and garlic powder if you do not have this seasoning.
How to Make This Puff Pastry Quiche Recipe
Below are step-by-step instructions for how to cook this recipe with the best results. The recipe card at the bottom shows the exact cooking time and temperatures.
- Spray a pie plate with coconut oil cooking spray and gently unroll your thawed pastry onto the pie dish. Cut the pastry to fit the pie plate using extra pastry to fill in holes and use a fork to poke several holes in the bottom. Crimp the edges of the crust.
- Add the cooked spinach, shallots, and crispy bacon.
- Next, beat the eggs in a large bowl. Stir in the milk, cheese, and seasoning before pouring the quiche filling over the unbaked crust.
- Bake at 425F for 25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Allow the casserole to set fully before slicing.
What Should I Serve with Quiche?
Serve puff pastry quiche with some fresh fruit or a simple green salad.
Add this delicious Christmas brunch or breakfast menu (along with homemade cinnamon rolls!)
Expert Tips
- Be sure to cook any meats before filling and baking the puff pastry quiche.
- Do not forget to poke the crust with a fork to create holes to allow steam to escape.
- Place the pie pan on a baking sheet before putting it in the oven for easier transport.
- Use a rolling pin to gently smooth out the puff pastry if needed.
- Make Ahead and Freezer Notes: To make ahead cook the recipe as written then allow to cool before freezing. Store in a freezer-safe container tightly wrapped for up to 3 months. Quiche may be reheated straight from frozen but allow additional minutes to account for the fact that it's frozen.
- Storage: Store leftovers tightly wrapped or slices in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Reheating: Reheat in the oven at 350F for 25 minutes or until heated through.
Flavor Combination Ideas
- Swiss cheese and bacon for a traditional quiche Lorraine.
- Divide egg mixture evenly in prepared muffin tin cups to make mini, individual bites.
- Add a layer of pastry on top to make a spinach egg pie.
- Leave out bacon to make the recipe vegetarian.
- Use salmon, caramelized onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, diced potatoes, broccoli florets, zucchini, or cherry tomatoes for different flavor combinations.
Recipe FAQ
Puff pastry, shortcrust pastry, or pie crust all work well for quiche. I prefer this recipe because of the unique texture it gives the quiche.
You can make individual mini cups with this recipe. Divide egg mixture evenly in prepared muffin tin cups to make mini, individual bites. Individual mini cups will cook up faster, therefore start checking them at 18-20 minutes.
To avoid a soggy bottom, you will need to poke holes in the store-bought pastry before adding the egg filling. This will ensure that any steam will escape and you will have a delicious crispy quiche crust.
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Puff Pastry Quiche Recipe with Spinach and Bacon
Equipment
- coconut oil spray
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
- 6 large eggs whisked
- ½ cup coconut milk full fat
- 2 cups spinach cooked
- 1 shallot diced and cooked
- 3 slices bacon cooked
- ½ cup cheddar cheese dairy free if desired
- Everything Bagel Seasoning to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. Spray a pie plate with coconut oil spray.
- Carefully roll the puff pastry out onto the pie plate. Trim the pastry to the edge of the pie plate and use extra to fill in any holes. Use a fork to poke several holes in the bottom of the pastry. Crimp pastry around the pie plate. Blind bake the pastry (with no ingredients) for 10 minutes.1 sheet puff pastry
- Remove the crust from the oven and add cooked veggies and bacon to the crust and spread evenly.2 cups spinach, 1 shallot, 3 slices bacon
- Whisk the eggs and milk until incorporated and smooth. Pour eggs and milk over the pie and sprinkle with seasoning and cheese.6 large eggs, ½ cup coconut milk, ½ cup cheddar cheese, Everything Bagel Seasoning
- Bake at 425 for 20-30 minutes or until fully set on top with no jiggle. Allow it to cool slightly before cutting into individual slices.
Notes
- Be sure to cook any meats prior to filling and baking.
- Do not forget to poke the crust with a fork to create holes to allow steam to escape.
- Make Ahead and Freezer Notes: To make ahead cook recipe as written then allow to cool before freezing. Store in a freezer safe container tightly wrapped for up to 3 months. Quiche may be reheated straight from frozen but allow additional minutes to account for the fact that its frozen.
- Storage: Store leftovers tightly wrapped or slices in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Reheating: Reheat in the oven at 350F for 25 minutes or until heated through.
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Marina Westbrook says
Hello Lindsay
I made the quiche exactly as you instructed but after 25 minutes the pastry was still soggy/soft. I should have read the comments before going ahead as others have said to blind bake the pastry first. I didn't do that and now I'm stuck with a quiche that I need to re-bake and I'm not sure how long it will take to get the crust to be cooked. I think you should mention that in your instructions.
Lyndsey Piccolino says
Hi Marina - thanks for your note! I will be sure to add that. Sorry for the inconvenience!
Carolyn Lindsay says
After blind baking crust it shrunk back so alot of egg mixture spilled into the pie dish. Oh well Still in oven.
Jean Vedvig says
I am confused. The recipe says do not have to blind bake. Cal asked a question "Is it necessary to blind bake the pastry first? You responded "I have only tested it with a blind bake and I prefer it that way so that the crust is crispier." I want to try this recipe but should I blind bake or not? It is not hard to blind bake, but do I or not. Thank you. Your recipe looks like the one I want to try. Thank you.
Lyndsey Piccolino says
Hi Jean, Thanks for your note. You do not have to blind bake, I just prefer to and you can too. Some people don't want the hassle of the extra step so it is just showing that you do not absolutely have to. Would love for you to cook the puff pastry quiche and return back for a star review rating. Thanks!
Cal says
Is it necessary to blind bake the pastry first?
Lyndsey Piccolino says
I have only tested it with a blind bake and I prefer it that way so that the crust is crispier.
Kim says
So easy to make and delicious!
Lyndsey Piccolino says
Thanks for your 5-star review Kim!
Betsey says
Will be adding this one to my favorites.
Lyndsey says
Thank you for your review Betsey! I'm so glad you liked the puff pastry quiche!