Slow cooker Crustless Spinach and Mushroom Quiche

I found this recipe in Better Homes and Garden and made it for Easter Breakfast at church so I wouldn't have to worry about cooking a casserole in the oven during church service.  I used Easter breakfast attendees as my guinea pigs.  Will definitely do this one again.

Slow Cooker Crustless Spinach and Mushroom Quiche

10 oz. package of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained, squeezed dry
4 slices of cooked bacon, chopped
1 T. olive oil
2 c. roughly chopped portobello mushrooms (I would actually add more like 3 c. next time)
1/2 c. chopped red pepper (here again, I would add more like 1 c. next time)
1 1/2 c. shredded swiss cheese (6 oz)
8 eggs
2 c. half-and-half
2 T. fresh chives or 1 T. dried chives
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
1/2 c. bisquick mix

Line the slow cooker with a disposable slow cooker liner and spray with cooking spray.  (I did this, but really don't think it is necessary.  You could spray the crockpot instead.  The only advantage I see is that you can lift it out of the crock pot and then service the quiche on a platter for better presentation.)

In a skillet, heat oil and saute mushrooms and pepper.  Remove from heat and add the spinach and cheese.

In a bowl, combine eggs, half-and-half, chives, salt, and pepper.  Combine egg mix and spinach mix. Gently fold in the bisquick.  Pour it all in the slow cooker and sprinkle with bacon.

Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.  Turn off cooker and let it rest for 15 minutes before serving.


Make ahead the night before tip:  If you have to get up in the middle of the night to start the slow cooker like I did, put the combined egg/spinach mix in a sealed container in the fridge.  Measure out your bisquick so it is ready to go and put the bacon in a container or baggie so it is ready.   Prepare the slow cooker with spray and liner, if desired.

When you get up in the middle of the night, fold the bisquick into the egg/spinach mix, pour it all in the slow cooker, sprinkle on the bacon, turn on the slow cooker, and go back to bed!  It will only take about 5 minutes so you won't be up too long.

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c = cup
T = tablespoon
t = teaspoon