Quiche Aux Epinards (Spinach Quiche) Recipe

Name: Quiche Aux Epinards (Spinach Quiche)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Spinach; 2 tablespoons finely minced shallots or 2 tablespoons green onions; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 1/4 cups chopped blanched spinach (drained) or 1 1/4 cups frozen spinach (drained); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 pinch nutmeg; 6 -8 slices lean bacon (optional); Egg Custard; 3 eggs; 1 1/2 cups whipping cream; 1 pinch nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 (8 inch) partially cooked pastry shells (on baking sheet); 1 cup grated swiss cheese; 1 tablespoon butter, cut into pea-sized dots

Servings: persons

Spinach
2 tablespoons finely minced shallots or 2 tablespoons green onions
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/4 cups chopped blanched spinach (drained) or 1 1/4 cups frozen spinach (drained)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch nutmeg
6 -8 slices lean bacon (optional)
Egg Custard
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1 pinch nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 (8 inch) partially cooked pastry shells (on baking sheet)
1 cup grated swiss cheese
1 tablespoon butter, cut into pea-sized dots

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees and bake pastry shell for 9-10 minutes.
2
Remove from oven and allow to cool.
3
Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees.
4
Cook the shallots or onions for a moment in the butter.
5
Add the spinach and stir over moderate heat for several minutes to evaporate all its water.
6
Stir in salt, pepper and nutmeg and taste carefully for seasonings and set aside.
7
Beat the eggs, cream and seasonings in a mixing bowl.
8
Gradually stir in spinach mixture.
9
Pour into partially baked pastry shell.
10
Sprinkle with cheese and dot the top with butter.
11
Bake at 375 degrees for 25 - 30 minutes.
12
The quiche is done when a knife plunged into the center comes out clean. Serve immediately.
13
Note: If adding bacon, press pieces into bottom of the pastry shell before filling.

1421

kcal

Calories

120

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Spinach, 2 tablespoons finely minced shallots or 2 tablespoons green onions, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 1/4 cups chopped blanched spinach (drained) or 1 1/4 cups frozen spinach (drained), and more.

Yes, Quiche Aux Epinards (Spinach Quiche) falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quiche Aux Epinards (Spinach Quiche)

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