Spinach & Bacon Quiche

Cheri Clotiaux Stringer (originally from Southern Living)
Yield: 8 servings

We served this at the 3rd annual Clotiaux WOW. (Oct 2001)

1 (10oz) pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed

4 large eggs

1 1/2 cups half and half

1 (1.8oz) envelope leek soup mix

1/4 tsp pepper

10 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled

1/2 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded

1 (9-inch) unbaked deep dish pastry shell

1/4 cup dried cherries or raisins

Rosemary sprigs for garnish 

Drain spinach well. Beat eggs and next 3 ingredients. Stir in spinach, bacon and cheeses. Pour into frozen pastry shell. 

Place on a baking sheet and bake at 375˚F for 40-45 minutes.