Description
This Perfect Spinach and Feta Quiche is a crowd-pleasing brunch recipe made with a flaky, golden crust and a creamy egg filling packed with sautéed spinach and salty feta cheese. It’s the ideal choice for quick breakfast ideas, light dinner ideas, or even as a healthy snack. Whether you serve it warm or cold, this easy recipe is full of rich flavors and satisfying textures. If you’re looking for versatile food ideas that work for any occasion, this spinach quiche will earn a permanent spot in your meal rotation.
Ingredients
1 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
4 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
1/2 cup whole milk
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or gruyère cheese (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Roll out your pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and trim the edges. Chill for 20 minutes. For a crispier crust, blind bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes with pie weights.
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted. If using frozen spinach, heat until moisture evaporates. Drain thoroughly.
3. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, milk, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4. Spread spinach and onion mixture in the crust. Add crumbled feta and optional shredded cheese.
5. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the filling.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 35-45 minutes, until the center is set and the top is golden. Cover edges if browning too fast.
7. Let the quiche rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Drain the spinach completely to avoid a soggy filling—especially if using frozen spinach.
Blind baking the crust helps ensure a crisp base that holds up well to the rich custard.
For extra flavor, try mixing in chopped sun-dried tomatoes or herbs like dill or parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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