Dave’s Longevity Spinach Quiche

* 4 thick slices bacon (diced)   

* 1/2 cup onion (chopped)   

* About 5 to 6 ounces of Longevity Spinach   

* 1 cup (4 ounces) Cheddar or a Cheddar Jack blend (shredded) 

*  1 1/4 cups milk, low-fat   

* 1/4 cup all-purpose flour   

* 5 large eggs  

* 1 large egg white   

* 1/4 teaspoon pepper 

* 3/4 teaspoon salt  

* 1/4 teaspoon onion powder  

* Pinch leaf oregano 

How to Make It – Serves 4

** Heat oven to 350 F. Butter an 8-inch square baking dish or spray with baking spray.

** In a large skillet or sauté pan cook the diced bacon until fat is rendered and the bacon is crisp. Remove to paper towels. 

** Pour off all but about 1 teaspoon of the bacon grease. Save the bacon grease to use in cornbread or for a flavorful fat to sauté onions or other vegetables. 

** Add the onion to the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring, until just tender. 

** Add the spinach leaves and cook, stirring constantly, until spinach is wilted and any excess water clinging to the leaves has evaporated.

** Transfer the spinach mixture to the baking dish. Top evenly with the bacon, then with the cheese.

** In a bowl, whisk together the milk and flour until smooth.

** Whisk in the eggs and egg white, then whisk in the pepper, salt, onion powder, and oregano.

** Pour over evenly over the spinach and cheese mixture. Sprinkle very lightly with the paprika, if desired.

** Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the quiche is firm.