Description
This Mediterranean Spinach Cheese Feta Quiche is a savory baked pie featuring a flaky pie crust filled with sautéed fresh spinach, crumbled feta, and shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese, all bound together with a seasoned egg and milk mixture. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light meal, this quiche offers rich flavors with a touch of nutmeg and black pepper.
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 the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s at the ideal temperature for baking the quiche.
- Sauté the spinach: Heat a skillet over medium heat and sauté the chopped spinach until wilted. This helps remove excess moisture and intensifies spinach flavor. Once cooked, set aside to cool.
- Mix egg base: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg until fully combined and smooth. This mixture forms the quiche custard.
- Prepare the crust: Spread the prepared pie crust evenly in a pie dish, ensuring the edges are well set.
- Add spinach: Distribute the sautéed and cooled spinach evenly over the pie crust.
- Layer cheese: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and shredded cheese over the spinach layer to add creaminess and flavor.
- Pour egg mixture: Carefully pour the egg and milk mixture over the cheese and spinach layers, allowing it to seep evenly through the filling.
- Bake the quiche: 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 when gently touched.
- Cool and serve: Remove the quiche from the oven and let it cool slightly for about 10 minutes before slicing. This helps the filling to firm up for cleaner slices.
Notes
- Ensure the spinach is well drained to prevent a soggy crust.
- You can substitute milk with half-and-half or cream for a richer quiche.
- Feel free to add herbs such as dill or oregano for additional Mediterranean flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
