Speedy Spinach Quiche Recipe

Name: Speedy Spinach Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 onion, chopped; 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained well; 1 9-inch refrigerated ready piecrust (1/2 box); 1 teaspoon all purpose flour; 1/2 cup (about 2 ounces) grated Monterey Jack; 1/2 cup (about 2 ounces) grated Parmesan; 4 eggs; 1/2 cup lowfat cottage cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon dried dillweed

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, chopped
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained well
1 9-inch refrigerated ready piecrust (1/2 box)
1 teaspoon all purpose flour
1/2 cup (about 2 ounces) grated Monterey Jack
1/2 cup (about 2 ounces) grated Parmesan
4 eggs
1/2 cup lowfat cottage cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon dried dillweed

1
Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add onion and saute until translucent, about 8 minutes.
3
Add spinach and stir until spinach is dry, about 3 minutes.
4
Cool slightly.
5
Preheat oven to 375F.
6
Dust 1 side of crust with flour.
7
Transfer to 9-inch-diameter quiche dish or pie pan, floured side down.
8
Press into pan, sealing any cracks.
9
Trim edges.
10
Sprinkle both cheeses over bottom of crust.
11
Top with spinach mixture.
12
Beat eggs, cottage cheese, salt, pepper, nutmeg and dillweed in large bowl to blend.
13
Pour over spinach.
14
Bake until filling is set, about 50 minutes.
15
Cool slightly.
16
Cut into wedges and serve.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, 1 onion, chopped, 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained well, 1 9-inch refrigerated ready piecrust (1/2 box), and more.

Yes, Speedy 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.

Speedy Spinach Quiche

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