Description
Enjoy this creamy and flavorful homemade spinach quiche, perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner. This easy recipe features fresh spinach, a rich custard filling, and a flaky crust. A delightful and impressive dish for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made pie crust (or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 ounces fresh spinach, washed and roughly chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Spinach: Wash the spinach thoroughly and roughly chop. Set aside.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened (5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (1 minute).
- Combine the Filling: Add chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted (3-5 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, milk, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Add the spinach mixture and stir to combine. Gently fold in shredded Gruyere cheese, if using.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the pie crust in a quiche dish or pie pan. Pour the spinach mixture into the crust. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the quiche is set and the crust is golden brown. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Prevent a Soggy Crust: Blind bake the crust for 10-15 minutes before adding the filling.
- Cheese Choices: Experiment with Swiss, cheddar, or feta.
- Add-ins: Add mushrooms or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Resting Time: Allow the quiche to cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
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