Description
A simple and delicious Spinach Feta Quiche recipe featuring a flaky pie crust filled with fresh spinach, onions, sharp cheddar, creamy feta, and a seasoned egg custard. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner, this quiche is easy to prepare and bakes golden and set in under an hour.
Ingredients
Quiche Base
- 1 pie crust
Filling
- 6 eggs
- 2 tablespoons chopped onions
- 1/2 bunch fresh spinach, chopped (about 1 cup chopped)
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbles
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Pie Crust: If the pie crust is frozen, thaw it out completely before use to ensure even baking.
- Pre-bake Crust: Poke holes in the bottom of the pie crust using a fork to prevent bubbles, then pre-bake it at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes until slightly firm.
- Whisk Eggs: In a large bowl, whisk together the 6 eggs with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until well combined and slightly frothy.
- Add Onions: Evenly spread the 2 tablespoons of chopped onions over the pre-baked pie crust.
- Add Spinach: Layer the chopped fresh spinach evenly on top of the onions within the crust.
- Layer Cheddar: Sprinkle the 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the spinach layer.
- Top with Feta: Distribute the 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbles over the cheddar cheese layer evenly.
- Pour Egg Mixture: Slowly pour the whisked egg mixture over the layered ingredients, allowing it to fill in the gaps.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the pie on a cookie sheet to catch any potential spills during baking.
- Add Butter: Dot the top of the quiche with small pieces of the 1 tablespoon butter for added richness.
- Bake Quiche: Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 24-30 minutes, or until the quiche is completely set and lightly golden on top.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the quiche to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving to let it firm up and flavors meld.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for the best texture and flavor, but frozen spinach can be substituted if fully thawed and drained.
- For a flakier crust, you can blind bake the pie crust with pie weights to prevent shrinking or bubbling.
- Feel free to swap cheddar cheese with your favorite cheese like mozzarella or Swiss for variation.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best results.
- To make this recipe vegetarian, ensure your pie crust contains no animal fats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 34 minutes
- Category: Quiche
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American