Spinach Quiche Recipe

Name: Spinach Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium leek; 1/4 c. butter or margarine; 1/2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach or broccoli, cooked and drained; 1 1/2 c. Swiss cheese, shredded; 1 1/2 c. half and half or evaporated milk; 1/2 salt; 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg; water; 2 c. cooked chicken, finely chopped; 1 unbaked 10-inch ready-to-use pie crust; 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour; 4 eggs; 2 Tbsp. brandy; 1/4 tsp. pepper

Servings: persons

1 medium leek
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1/2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach or broccoli, cooked and drained
1 1/2 c. Swiss cheese, shredded
1 1/2 c. half and half or evaporated milk
1/2 salt
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
water
2 c. cooked chicken, finely chopped
1 unbaked 10-inch ready-to-use pie crust
1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
4 eggs
2 Tbsp. brandy
1/4 tsp. pepper

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
2
Cut leek in half lengthwise; wash and trim, leaving 2 to 3 inches of green tops intact.
3
Cut leek halves crosswise into thin slices.
4
Place in small saucepan; add enough water to cover.
5
Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
6
Drain; reserve leek.
7
Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat.
8
Add chicken; cook until chicken is golden, about 5 minutes.
9
Add spinach and leek to chicken mixture; cook 1 to 2 minutes longer.
10
Remove from heat.
11
Spoon chicken mixture into pie crust.
12
Sprinkle flour and cheese over chicken mixture.
13
Combine eggs, half and half, brandy, salt, pepper and nutmeg in medium bowl.
14
Pour egg mixture over cheese.
15
Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted into center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
16
Serve hot or cold.

945

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium leek, 1/4 c. butter or margarine, 1/2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach or broccoli, cooked and drained, 1 1/2 c. Swiss cheese, shredded, and more.

Yes, 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.

Spinach Quiche

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