5 from 12 votes
Spinach Quiche
Spinach Quiche features a flaky store-bought pie dough filled with a custard made from whole and egg whites, milk, and cream, accented with fresh thyme and fontina cheese. The filling includes sautéed spinach and thinly sliced red bell pepper layered beneath the custard, topped with crumbled goat cheese that adds a creamy tang. Baked until golden and set, this quiche offers a balanced texture with a tender custard and crisp crust, suitable for breakfast, brunch, or light meals.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Cool Time
10 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
231 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 store bought pie dough, rolled 12 inches in diameter and ¼ inch thick
filling
- 3 egg whole
- 2 egg white
- ⅔ cup milk whole
- ⅓ cup cream
- 1 tablespoon thyme minced
- ½ cup fontina cheese shredded
- 1 cup spinach sautéed, excess liquid removed and chopped
- ½ red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 2 ounces goat cheese crumbled and divided
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Form rolled out pie dough into a quiche/tart dish and place in the refrigerator to chill.
- Place the eggs, egg whites, milk, and cream into a mixing bowl and whisk together.
- Stir the thyme and fontina into the egg mixture, season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Remove the quiche shell from the refrigerator and fill with an even layer of spinach, followed by the sliced bell pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture over the layered vegetables and top with a sprinkle of goat cheese.
- Bake the quiche in the oven for 20 minutes. Reduce the heat to 375°F and continue to bake for an additional 20 minutes or until set in the center and golden brown.
- Allow to cool for 7 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Notes
- This recipe makes one 10-inch quiche, providing several servings suitable for a light meal or brunch.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
231kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
242mg
(10%)
Potassium
184mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
2977IU
(60%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
127mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 231kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 242mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 184mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2977IU | 60% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 127mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.