Spinach quiche Recipe

French · Main course · 65 min total

A classic French-inspired quiche filled with creamy spinach and cheese, perfect for brunch or a light dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (or Swiss)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and crimp edges. Line with parchment and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove weights and parchment and bake 5 more minutes. Set aside.
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add spinach and cook 2 minutes, stirring. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir in the spinach mixture and half of the cheese.
4. Pour the filling into the pre-baked crust. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the top is golden. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

Tips

• For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
• Serve warm or at room temperature. Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated.
• Add cooked bacon or ham for extra flavor.

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