Description
Spinach quiche delivers a creamy, protein-packed Mediterranean-inspired delight that brings elegant simplicity to brunch tables. Packed with fresh spinach, eggs, and tangy cheeses, this light dish offers a nutritious meal you’ll savor with every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or feta)
- ½ cup crumbled bacon (optional)
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 4 cups fresh spinach (or 10 ounces / 280 grams frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry)
- ½ cup diced onions (optional)
- ½ cup sautéed mushrooms (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Liquids and Oils:
- 1 cup milk (whole milk or non-dairy milk for a dairy-free option)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing spinach)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F and coat a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- For fresh spinach, sauté in olive oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until completely wilted. Drain excess moisture thoroughly using paper towels.
- If using frozen spinach, ensure complete thawing and squeeze out all water content to prevent soggy texture.
- Combine eggs and milk in a large mixing bowl, whisking until smooth and consistent. Incorporate shredded cheese and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Fold prepared spinach into egg mixture, distributing evenly. Optional additions like crumbled bacon or diced onions can be mixed in at this stage.
- Transfer mixture to greased pie dish, spreading carefully to create an even layer across the surface.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until center appears firm and top develops a light golden-brown color. Check doneness by inserting a clean knife—it should emerge without wet egg residue.
- Allow quiche to rest for 10 minutes after removing from oven, which helps set the texture and makes slicing easier.
Notes
- Swap fresh spinach with frozen for a time-saving shortcut, ensuring you drain excess water thoroughly to prevent a soggy quiche.
- Make this quiche dairy-free by using unsweetened almond milk and nutritional yeast instead of traditional cheese, perfect for lactose-intolerant friends.
- Enhance protein content by adding cooked chicken, ham, or crumbled turkey sausage for a more substantial meal that keeps you fuller longer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 210mg