Spinach Quiche Recipe

Name: Spinach Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 inches pastry shells (unbaked); 1 egg yolk (beaten, reserve the egg white in a small dish); 10 ounces frozen spinach (chopped); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper (freshly ground is best); 3 tablespoons horseradish sauce; 2 ounces shredded jarlsberg cheese or 2 ounces good swiss cheese; 4 eggs; 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream or 1 1/2 cups light cream; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly ground is best)

Servings: persons

9 inches pastry shells (unbaked)
1 egg yolk (beaten, reserve the egg white in a small dish)
10 ounces frozen spinach (chopped)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper (freshly ground is best)
3 tablespoons horseradish sauce
2 ounces shredded jarlsberg cheese or 2 ounces good swiss cheese
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream or 1 1/2 cups light cream
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly ground is best)

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F., rack in the middle position.
2
Beat the egg yolk in a glass with a fork. Brush the inside of the unbaked pastry shell with the yolk. Set the shell aside to dry.
3
Cook and drain the spinach. Squeeze out as much moisture as you can and then blot with a paper towel.
4
In a bowl, combine the spinach with the salt, pepper, and horseradish sauce. Spread it at the bottom of the pastry shell.
5
Sprinkle the top with the grated cheese.
6
Beat the 4 whole eggs with the reserved egg white. Add the Half & Half, salt, and cayenne pepper. Mix well and pour on top of cheese.
7
Sprinkle the top with nutmeg.
8
Bake at 375 degrees F. for 40 minutes, or until a knife inserted one inch from the center comes out clean.
9
Let cool for ten minutes and then cut into wedges and serve.

560

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 9 inches pastry shells (unbaked), 1 egg yolk (beaten, reserve the egg white in a small dish), 10 ounces frozen spinach (chopped), 1/2 teaspoon salt, 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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