Description
Cheesy Spinach Quiche is a delightful dish that effortlessly combines rich flavors with wholesome ingredients. This versatile quiche features a flaky crust enveloping a creamy filling of fresh spinach and sharp cheddar cheese, making it perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or indulging in a cozy meal at home, this quiche is sure to impress. It’s easy to customize by adding your favorite ingredients like mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes. Best of all, you can prepare it ahead of time and enjoy it warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375?F (190?C) and prepare your pie crust in a pie dish.
- Saut? the fresh spinach in olive oil until wilted, around 3 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Fold the saut?ed spinach into the egg mixture and pour into the prepared crust.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the center is set and slightly puffed. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating diced onions or bell peppers.
This quiche can be made ahead of time; simply refrigerate before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 150mg