How to Make Quick Spinach Quiche - A Step-by-Step Guide

Quiche is a classic French dish that has found its way into the hearts and stomachs of people all over the world. Its buttery crust, creamy filling, and endless possibilities for fillings make it the perfect dish for breakfast, brunch, or even a light dinner. This quick spinach quiche recipe is a great way to incorporate a healthy green into a delicious meal, and it's so easy to make that it's perfect for any day of the week.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts
  • 4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (12 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 12 eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 9-inch pies

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Line two 9-inch pie plates with crusts. Cover crusts with a double layer of aluminum foil and a layer of pie weights or dried beans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edge of crust is golden, about 10 minutes. Carefully remove the foil and weights; continue baking until the crust sets, about 5 minutes more. Let crusts cool briefly. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Sprinkle cheese, spinach, and onion evenly onto the crusts. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together and divide evenly between the crusts.
  • Bake in the center of the preheated oven until golden brown and firm in the centers, about 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    310 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 155mg
    • Sodium: 387mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 289mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 221mg