Fresh Feta and Spinach Quiche
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Recipe type: Brunch
Serves: 1 9" quiche
 
This recipe uses fresh spinach which saves you time and adds to the flavor. It's light and perfect for a brunch or even adding a slice of meat on the side. YUM!
Ingredients
  • Pie crust for a 9" pie
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 4 packed cups of fresh spinach
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 pinches of cayenne pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 4 ounces of feta cheese (see note below)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Prepare your pie crust for blind baking. If using a store-bought pie crust, follow the package directions. If you are using a homemade pie crust, chill for 1-2 hours before rolling.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  3. To blind bake, place a piece of parchment paper on top of the unbaked pie crust and fill with some type of weight. I used a bag of beans. Make sure the weights are along the edges.
  4. Bake crust for 15 minutes or until lightly brown.
  5. Heat olive oil, onions, and garlic in a skillet and add the spinach. Cook until wilted.
  6. Whisk eggs and heavy cream together until combined.
  7. Stir in the crumbled feta cheese, spinach, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg.
  8. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Remove the blind-baked pie crust from the oven and lift the parchment and weights from the crust.
  10. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
  11. Pour the egg mixture into the pie crust and with a spoon move the spinach around to get it placed evenly in the pan. You have the option of adding a few cheese crumbles to the top and salt and pepper.
  12. Bake the quiche 45-55 minutes. The color should be golden brown, and the center should not be jiggly. Give the pie pan a little shake to test the center. You should not see any movement in the center.
  13. I use a pie shield to prevent the crust from getting too brown.
  14. Cool the quiche 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
  15. Note
  16. I have 4 ounces listed for the cheese. I used a chunk of fresh feta cheese and crumbled it. A cup of crumbled cheese will do with a little to sprinkle on top.
  17. ENJOY!
Recipe by Sock Box 10 at https://sockbox10.com/recipes/fresh-feta-and-spinach-quiche/