How to Make Mini Spinach and Crab Quiche - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mini Spinach and Crab Quiche is a delicious and savory dish that is perfect for a special brunch or a light dinner. These individual quiches are bursting with flavor, featuring a combination of tender spinach, sweet crab meat, and rich, creamy custard, all nestled in a buttery, flaky pastry crust.

Quiche is a versatile dish that can be customized with a variety of fillings, but the combination of spinach and crab is truly a standout. The earthy flavor of the spinach pairs perfectly wi...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup finely diced onion
  • 1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach, chopped
  • 6 large eggs
  • ¼ cup milk, or as needed
  • ¼ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup shredded Asiago cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ¾ cup imitation crab meat, finely chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 24 mini quiches

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray 24 miniature muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook onion until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir spinach into onion and cook, stirring often, until spinach is wilted and onions are translucent, about 3 more minutes. Drain juice.
  • Beat eggs with milk in a large bowl until thoroughly combined; stir in Cheddar, Asiago, and Parmesan cheeses and season with salt and black pepper.
  • Divide spinach mixture into the prepared muffin cups (about 1 teaspoon per cup) and top spinach with imitation crab meat. Slowly and carefully pour egg-cheese mixture over the imitation crab, filling the mini muffin cups just to the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the egg is set, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    90 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 102mg
    • Sodium: 135mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 96mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 195mg