Description
This Mediterranean Spinach Cheese Feta Quiche is a savory, flavorful dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. Featuring a crispy pie crust filled with sautéed fresh spinach, tangy feta cheese, and melty shredded cheese, all enveloped in a rich egg and milk custard seasoned with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, it offers a delightful combination of textures and Mediterranean-inspired flavors.
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 reaches the ideal temperature for baking the quiche evenly.
- Sauté spinach: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped fresh spinach until wilted. This removes excess moisture and intensifies flavor. Set the spinach aside and allow it to cool slightly.
- Prepare egg mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg until fully combined and smooth, creating a flavorful custard base for the quiche.
- Arrange spinach: Spread the sautéed spinach evenly over the bottom of the pie crust to form a flavorful green layer.
- Add cheeses: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and shredded cheese evenly over the spinach layer, providing a mix of creamy and melty textures.
- Pour custard: Gently pour the egg and milk mixture over the cheese and spinach, ensuring it seeps through all layers for even baking.
- Bake: Place the assembled quiche in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the filling is fully set and the top is lightly golden, indicating it is cooked through.
- Cool and serve: Remove the quiche from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before slicing. This helps the custard firm up for clean slices and enhances flavor.
Notes
- Using fresh spinach is best for flavor and texture, but frozen spinach can be substituted if thoroughly drained and squeezed dry.
- You can customize the shredded cheese with mozzarella, cheddar, or a blend for different tastes.
- Ensure the pie crust is fully defrosted if using a frozen one for even baking.
- Letting the quiche cool slightly before slicing will prevent it from falling apart.
- Nutmeg adds a subtle warmth to the custard; feel free to adjust the amount to preference or omit if desired.
