Pastrami and Spinach Quiche

Ingredients

Black Pepper

1/2 teaspoon, freshly ground

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Heavy Cream

1 cup

Eggs

4, large

Swiss Cheese

1 cup, shredded

Spinach

2 cups, fresh and roughly chopped

Pastrami

1 cup, thinly sliced

Pie Crust

1 (9 inch), pre-made or homemade

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Place your pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate, trim any excess dough from the edges and flute them for a decorative finish.
2. In a medium skillet over medium heat, sauté the pastrami until it is lightly browned. This will help to bring out its smoky flavor. Once done, transfer the pastrami to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess grease.
3. Layer the browned pastrami, fresh spinach, and shredded Swiss cheese in your prepared pie crust.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the large eggs, heavy cream, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined. Pour this mixture over the layered ingredients in the pie crust.
5. Bake for 10 minutes at the preheated temperature, then reduce the heat to 350°F (175°C). Continue to bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center of the quiche comes out clean.
6. Remove the quiche from the oven and let it stand for 5-10 minutes before cutting and serving. This will allow the quiche to set and make it easier to slice.