Christina's Pumpkin Quiche

from Tammy Cartwright

1 pie crust
3 eggs
3 slices bacon, diced (optional)
1/2 C cheese
1/2 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp pepper
1 C pumpkin
3/4 C cream, milk or half-and-half

Preheat oven to 375. Separate eggs. Beat whites until stiff. Layer cheese on crust. Mix all other ingredients. Fold mixed ingredients into whipped whites. Bake 10 minutes, then lower temperature to 350 degrees and bake for 20 more minutes.