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Spinach Cheese Quiche

Cultural Context

Originating from France, quiche is a savory pie that showcases the versatility of pastry and filling combinations. Spinach cheese quiche is particularly popular for brunch, offering a delightful mix of flavors and textures. It embodies the French culinary tradition of using simple ingredients to create satisfying dishes, and today, variations can be found worldwide, often featuring different vegetables and cheeses.

FrenchFRmain
50 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
deep dish pie shells
large onion
6 cloves garlic
olive oil
2 bags baby spinach
salt
black pepper
3 cups half and half
nutmeg
cayenne pepper
Gouda cheese

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese cuts calories without losing flavor

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and place deep dish pie shells in the oven for 7 to 10 minutes until lightly browned.

2

Dice a large onion and mince 6 cloves of garlic.

3

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.

4

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until the onion is translucent.

5

Add 2 bags of baby spinach to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and stir until wilted.

6

Remove the spinach mixture from heat once cooked down.

7

In a bowl, crack eggs and whisk them together.

8

Add 3 cups of half and half to the eggs and whisk until combined.

9

Season the egg mixture with salt, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper.

10

Place some Gouda cheese in the bottom of each pie shell.

11

Spread the spinach mixture over the cheese in each pie shell.

12

Pour the egg mixture over the spinach and cheese in the pie shells.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

skilletmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Spinach QuicheCheesy Spinach Pie
Local Name: Quiche aux épinards et au fromage

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