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Spinach Quiche Recipe on a plate with forks
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Spinach Quiche

This spinach quiche recipe is easy to make and loaded with veggies, meat and cheese. It makes the perfect make ahead breakfast or brunch.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Servings: 8 slices
Author: Catalina

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 9-inch frozen pie crust
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 ounces baby Bella mushrooms sliced
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach roughly chopped with large stems removed
  • 1½ cups shredded Gruyère cheese divided
  • ¼ cup fresh sweet peas optional
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1¼ cups heavy whipping cream or light cream
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika smoked paprika can be used for extra flavor
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Line a 9 inch pie pan with the pie crust. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook onion and garlic for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the fresh spinach and let it wilt. Cover the pan with a lid for about one minute to speed up the process. Stir until spinach has wilted, then remove from heat.
  • Add the spinach filling to the pie crust, and sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded cheese. Add sweet peas, if using.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, salt, pepper, paprika and red pepper flakes until fully combined and well blended.
  • Pour the mixture over the filling, using a spatula to distribute it evenly. Top with the remaining cheese (extra cheese can be added on top if desired).
  • Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes, remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until top is golden brown and the center is set.
  • Remove from oven and let sit at least 10 minutes before serving.

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Notes

  • Freeze an uncooked quiche for up to a month, and a cooked quiche for up to 2 months.
  • Heat frozen quiche, cooked or uncooked, from frozen state.
Nutritional information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Nutrition

Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 383mg | Potassium: 371mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2750IU | Vitamin C: 8.8mg | Calcium: 322mg | Iron: 1.8mg