Ingredients

  • 9 inches pie shell prepared
  • 4 strips bacon
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh spinach leaves
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • red bell pepper 1/2 med., diced
  • green onions 2 med., tops, diced
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 cups grated cheese freshly, I used a combination of sharp cheddar and mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • 2 teaspoons herbs de provence
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Unroll pie crust and fit into a 10" cast iron skillet. Set aside.
  • Cook bacon in pan over medium heat. Remove to paper towels and let drain. (Either discard bacon drippings or transfer to another container for later use.)
  • Melt butter in pan and saute bell peppers and onions.
  • Sprinkle with a little black pepper. Crumble bacon and add it to the peppers and onions.
  • In medium bowl, beat eggs and Half and Half. Add Herbs de Provence and flour. Mix well.
  • Layer spinach leaves in bottom of pie crust. Sprinkle half of grated cheese over the top of spinach leaves.
  • Pour bell pepper, onions and crumbled bacon over the cheese.
  • Pour egg mixture over the top. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top and bake for 30-35 minutes.