Turkey Bacon Caramelized Onion Quiche with Sweet Potatoes and Spinach

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Peel and chop the sweet potato into ½ inch cubes. Place on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper and season with oil, salt, pepper, curry powder, and smoked paprika (optional seasonings, you can get creative with what you have). Bake for about 35 minutes until tender and beginning to brown. 

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the turkey bacon. Cook for about 8 minutes total, turning and flipping the bacon every 2-3 minutes until it is browned and crispy. Remove the bacon from heat. Once it has cooled, chop the bacon into bite-sized pieces. 

In the same pan, add the thinly sliced onions. Start with the heat on high for about 5 minutes, then turn the heat to low to continue cooking the onions “low and slow”. You want them to have a nice caramelized color without getting too brown. If they begin getting too brown or burnt, turn the heat down. Cook for a total of about 20 minutes then add the spinach. Cook for about 3 minutes until the spinach has wilted. Add in the chopped garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat. 

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Add in the onion mix, chopped bacon, and cooked sweet potatoes. Stir. 

Reduce the oven to 350 degrees. Pour the egg mix into a spray 9 inch pie plate and top with cheese. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the center is no longer jiggly. Let cool for 20 minutes and serve! Optional cheese for serving. This could also be a great dinner served with a simple side salad.