Description
This Mediterranean Spinach Cheese Feta Quiche is a delightful blend of fresh spinach, tangy feta, and melted shredded cheese baked to perfection in a flaky pie crust. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner, this savory quiche combines creamy textures with a touch of nutmeg and black pepper for an aromatic and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 pie crust
Filling
- 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheese (such as mozzarella or cheddar)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the quiche later.
- Sauté Spinach: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped spinach until wilted. This reduces moisture and enhances flavor. Set the spinach aside to cool.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg until well combined to create a smooth custard base.
- Assemble Quiche: Spread the sautéed spinach evenly over the pie crust, creating an even layer as the foundation of the filling.
- Add Cheeses: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese evenly over the spinach layer.
- Pour Egg Mixture: Carefully pour the egg and milk mixture over the spinach and cheese layers to fill the pie crust.
- Bake: Place the quiche in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is lightly golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the quiche from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before slicing and serving to let the filling set fully.
Notes
- You can use either store-bought or homemade pie crust.
- Feel free to substitute shredded cheese with your favorite variety such as gouda or swiss for a different flavor profile.
- Make sure to squeeze out excess water from spinach before adding to avoid soggy crust.
- Nutmeg adds a warm, subtle spice that complements the cheese and spinach—do not skip it.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with a side salad for a complete meal.
