Chef John's Spinach and Feta Pie

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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   Heat butter in a large oven-safe skillet over high heat.

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   Toss spinach in hot butter until wilted, about 30 seconds.

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   Drain spinach well and squeeze it as dry as possible.

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   Transfer to a cutting board and chop.

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   Beat eggs in a bowl with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until thoroughly combined.

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   Place bacon in the same skillet used to cook spinach and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until bacon has rendered its fat and is almost crisp, 5 to 8 minutes.

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   Use a paper towel held in a tongs to remove excess bacon grease.

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   Reduce heat to medium; saute onion with bacon and a pinch of salt until onion is translucent, about 5 more minutes.

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    Saute chopped spinach with bacon and onion until spinach is hot; pour in eggs.

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    Use a wooden spoon to distribute spinach evenly throughout the eggs.

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    Sprinkle feta cheese over mixture.

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    Bake in the preheated oven until eggs are set, 10 to 15 minutes.

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    Top may still be a little wet.

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    Turn on oven's broiler.

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    Broil pie until top is lightly golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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