Description
Delightful Spinach Quiche emerges as a French-inspired masterpiece blending creamy eggs, fresh spinach, and buttery pastry. Savory layers of flavor invite you to indulge in a luxurious culinary experience that celebrates simple, elegant ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pie crust
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup shredded swiss cheese
Dairy and Seasonings:
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup milk
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 small onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 pinch nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a 9-inch pie dish by nestling the pie crust into the pan, creating a smooth, even surface.
- Sauté finely chopped onions and minced garlic in butter until translucent and fragrant, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Add fresh spinach to the pan and cook until wilted and moisture has evaporated, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Whisk eggs, heavy cream, milk, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Layer the sautéed spinach mixture evenly across the bottom of the pie crust.
- Sprinkle shredded swiss cheese over the spinach, creating a uniform distribution.
- Carefully pour the egg and cream mixture over the cheese and spinach, ensuring complete coverage.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top turns golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the quiche rest for 10 minutes to allow the filling to stabilize and cool slightly.
- Slice and serve warm, revealing the creamy, herbaceous layers of this classic spinach quiche.
Notes
- Swap out traditional pie crust with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or cauliflower crust to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Reduce calorie content by substituting heavy cream with Greek yogurt or half-and-half for a lighter version of the quiche.
- Enhance flavor complexity by experimenting with different cheese varieties like gruyère, feta, or goat cheese for unique taste profiles.
- Elevate nutritional value by incorporating additional vegetables such as roasted bell peppers, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes into the spinach mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 348
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 371 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg