Best Spinach Quiche With Kid Appeal Recipes

SPINACH QUICHE OR GRATIN - ADAPTED FROM JULIA CHILD

Spinach Quiche or Gratin - Adapted from Julia Child image

I usually simplify Julia's recipes and omit some of the details, including using less fat, and they come out fabulous! For the quiche, use a pastry shell crust. For the gratin, omit the pastry crust.

Provided by coconutty

Categories Savory Pies

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (8 inch) pastry shells
1 -2 tablespoon butter (see note below) (optional)
1 1/4 cups chopped spinach
2 tablespoons green onions or 2 tablespoons regular onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk or 1 1/2 cups skim milk
1 pinch nutmeg
1 pinch pepper
1/4 cup grated swiss cheese

Steps:

To partly bake the pastry shell: Bake in middle of oven at 400 degrees F. for 8-9 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place oven rack in upper third of oven.
Saute onions briefly in butter; set aside.
Beat together salt, eggs, nutmeg and pepper. Gradually stir in spinach mixture. Check seasoning.
Pour into pastry shell. Sprinkle cheese on top. Place on baking sheet.
Bake 25-30 minutes or until puffed and browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.5, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 177.7, Sodium 625.7, Carbohydrate 24.5, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 12.4

SPINACH QUICHE

Spinach Quiche image

Let me start by saying that I devised this recipe myself, and I just sort of add 'this and that.' This recipe is VERY forgiving, so you can add or remove ingredients according to your taste!

Provided by Bailey

Categories Breakfast and Brunch Eggs

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

½ cup butter
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
1 (6 ounce) package herb and garlic feta, crumbled
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Saute garlic and onion in butter until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Stir in spinach, mushrooms, feta and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into pie crust.
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into the pastry shell, allowing egg mixture to thoroughly combine with spinach mixture.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Sprinkle top with remaining Cheddar cheese, and bake an additional 35 to 40 minutes, until set in center. Allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 232 mg, Fat 48.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 26.6 g, Sodium 1155.1 mg, Sugar 6 g