Creamy Spinach Quiche Recipe That Wins Every Time
A savory spinach quiche with a flaky crust and creamy filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Swiss)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place pie crust in a pie dish and crimp edges.
- Blanch spinach in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Spread spinach evenly over the pie crust.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Pour egg mixture over spinach.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until set and golden.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use thawed frozen spinach if fresh is unavailable.
- Add cooked bacon or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 170mg