Description
This Christmas Morning Quiche is a simple and heartwarming dish that combines fresh spinach, shredded cheese, and a smooth egg custard in a flaky pie crust. Perfect for a festive breakfast or brunch, it takes just five main ingredients and less than an hour to prepare, delivering a delicious and comforting meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 pie crust
Filling
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the quiche evenly.
- Pre-bake crust: Place the pie crust in a pie dish and bake it for 10 minutes. This helps to set the crust and prevent it from becoming soggy once the filling is added.
- Prepare egg mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the 4 large eggs, 1 cup of milk, salt, and black pepper until fully combined and smooth.
- Assemble filling: Spread the chopped fresh spinach and shredded cheese evenly over the pre-baked crust to create a balanced layer of flavor and texture.
- Add egg mixture: Pour the egg and milk mixture evenly over the spinach and cheese filling in the pie crust, allowing it to soak in and fill all gaps.
- Bake the quiche: Bake the assembled quiche in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the custard is fully set and the top is lightly golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Remove the quiche from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes to set further before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- Use a frozen or homemade pie crust based on your preference.
- You can substitute spinach with other greens like kale or Swiss chard.
- Cheese choices such as Swiss, Gruyère, or mozzarella work well for different flavor profiles.
- For a richer quiche, replace the milk with half-and-half or cream.
- Make sure to pre-bake the crust to avoid sogginess.
- Letting the quiche rest after baking helps it hold its shape when sliced.
