Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place pie crust in a 9" pie pan then trim and crimp the edges. Fit a square sheet of parchment paper or foil on top of the pie crust and fill with about 1 pound of dried beans, dried rice or pie weights.

Step 2

Bake the crust for about 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges turn pale. Remove from oven, carefully lift the parchment and weights out and continue baking an additional 5 to 7 minutes until bottom and sides are pale. The crust might dome up on the bottom, but it will settle back down once removed from the oven.

Step 3

Place the bacon, cheese and spinach in the partially baked crust* and set aside.

Step 4

Whisk the eggs and half and half together until mixture is a pale yellow. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then pour mixture over the quiche filling.

Step 5

Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F. Bake quiche for 35 to 45 minutes, until center is set and no longer jiggly.

Step 6

Let sit for a few minutes before slicing. Top with hot sauce, sour cream or my hollandaise sauce for an extra treat.