Swiss Chard Quiche with Bacon and Gouda

Quiche is always a favorite springtime recipe. This Swiss Chard Quiche features the addition of rainbow chard, bacon, and gouda for plenty of flavor. Serve it at your next spring brunch gathering and wow your guests!

The following post, photos, and recipe for Swiss Chard Quiche was a guest post from Epicurean Mom. The post has been edited for clarity and to include additional information about the recipe.

Making this Swiss Chard Quiche

Before I started Epicurean Mom, Katie from GoodLife Eats was one of my favorite reads and, of course, still is. Her posts, food and photography are always so inviting and delicious! When she asked me to guest post for her I, of course, jumped at the opportunity!

We both have a strong passion for family and food; especially healthy foods for our growing family. Sometimes its difficult to find wholesome, healthful foods that the entire family will eat.

Don’t get me wrong, I love to blog about desserts and cheesecake although I’m always trying to find healthful foods my picky girls will eat. This is a huge feat in our household!

Anything green, leafy, earthy or healthy they will not touch; although I’ve found that if I ‘hide’ the veggies they will gobble them right up.

My go-to kid friendly meals are quiches. I just adore quiche, so do my kids! One of my favorite quiche recipes I created was my Summer Squash Bacon and Mozzarella (as seen in Cooking Light Magazine July ’11.)

I’ve been mulling over a good quiche recipe to share with all of Katie’s readers; also a recipe that would include lots of greens. Spinach seems the easy answer, but what about Chard? Equally as healthy but less watery… big plus!

Add bacon, you can’t go wrong… Hope you enjoy this quiche!

What is Quiche?

If you’ve never tried quiche before, you’re missing out!

Quiche typically features a pastry crust that’s been filled with a mixture of eggs, milk or cream, cheese, and various fillings (bacon, ham, veggies, etc).

Quiche recipes must be baked and can be enjoyed hot or cold.

Tools Needed to Make Swiss Chard Quiche

You’ll need a few different kitchen tools to prepare this quiche with swiss chard. Here’s what I recommend having on hand before beginning this recipe:

Measuring Cups and Spoons – to measure ingredients.
Food Processor – for preparing the pie crust dough in.
Rolling Pin – to rough the dough out with.
Pie Dish or Tart Pan with Removable Bottom – for baking the quiche in.
Medium Bowl – for preparing the quiche filling in.
Large Skillet – for cooking the bacon in.
Rimmed Baking Sheet – to place under the quiche as it bakes. This catches any spills and makes it easier to transfer the quiche to and from the oven.
Wire Rack – to cool the baked quiche on.

eggs to use to make Swiss Chard Quiche with Bacon and Gouda

What’s in this Swiss Chard Quiche?

Although you can make homemade quiche with any fillings you’d like, this recipe for quiche is essentially a bacon quiche with gouda and Swiss chard. Here’s what you’ll need to make it:

For the Quiche Crust:

All-Purpose Flour
Salt
Butter
Cold Water

For the Swiss Chard Filling:

Eggs
Shallot
Whole Milk
Rainbow Chard
Bacon
Dutch Gouda Cheese
Mozzarella Cheese
Salt and Pepper

For the complete ingredient list and detailed instructions to make this recipe, scroll to the bottom of this post for the FREE printable recipe card.

pie crust to use to make Swiss Chard Quiche with Bacon and Gouda

Tips for Making the Best Swiss Chard Quiche

For a flaky crust, make sure you start with cold butter when making the pie dough.
If you know you’ll be making this quiche with Swiss chard later in the week, consider making a batch of Homemade Bacon Bits beforehand so you can minimize the prep work when making this easy quiche recipe.
Leftover quiche can be enjoyed cold or warm. Avoid using the microwave to reheat quiche, as that often makes the egg filling rubbery.

Swiss Chard Quiche FAQ

Got questions about how to make this quiche recipe? Here are the answers to a few commonly asked questions. Feel free to leave any other questions in the comments on this post and I’ll respond with answers.

Do I Have to Make Homemade Quiche Crust?

No, you definitely don’t! I love homemade pie crust, but you can use store-bought pie crust if you prefer. Just make sure that it is unbaked.

Do I Need a Food Processor to Make the Crust?

No! I personally like to use one, but you can use the bowl of a food processor or a large bowl with a pastry blender. Head over to this post on how to cut butter into flour for tips.

Can I Freeze Swiss Chard Quiche?

Quite easily, yes! Once you’ve baked the Swiss Chard Quiche, let it cool completely before wrapping it in plastic wrap and storing in the freezer.

When you’re ready to eat the frozen quiche, reheat it from frozen in a 350 degree F oven.

Alternately, you can slice and freeze individual slices and reheat them when you need a quick lunch or breakfast.

What is the Best Way to Store Leftovers?

Even though quiche can be served at room temperature, leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

If you don’t have a container large enough for the pie plate, then you can cut the quiche into individual slices before storing.

Alternatively, wrap the pie pan tightly in plastic wrap.

overhead photo of a blue table set with plates of Swiss Chard Quiche with Bacon and Gouda

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These quick Almond Croissants are BETTER than Starbucks! Using ready-made croissants makes this recipe so easy but the results are super impressive and better than any Almond Croissant you’ve ever tasted.

These mini Crustless Quiche with Broccoli are made in muffin tins and are perfect for on-the-go breakfasts!

These are the BEST homemade cinnamon rolls you’ll ever make! They’re light and fluffy, with a gooey cinnamon filling and a bourbon cream cheese icing that’s slathered over the cinnamon rolls while they’re still warm.

This easy Quiche Lorraine features leeks, bacon, and shredded gruyere cheese. It is a showstopper for any breakfast or brunch!

Try this Swiss Chard Quiche at Home!

Next time you’re looking for a savory pie recipe, give this Bacon and Swiss Chard Quiche recipe a try!

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