Quiche Spinach Cake Recipe

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A savory quiche featuring a fluffy spinach filling in a buttery crust. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 3-4 tablespoons ice water

For the Filling:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (Gruyère, cheddar, or Swiss work well)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preparing the Crust:

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt.
  2. Cut in Butter: Add the cold butter pieces to the flour mixture. Using a pastry blender or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add Ice Water: Drizzle ice water, one tablespoon at a time, over the flour mixture. Stir gently until the dough starts to come together. You may need to add a bit more water if the dough is too dry.
  4. Form Dough: Gather the dough into a ball, flatten it into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Preparing the Filling:

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook Onion and Garlic: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Wilt Spinach: Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. Mix Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, eggs, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir in the shredded cheese, cooked spinach mixture, and grated Parmesan cheese.

Assembling the Quiche:

  1. Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a circle about 12 inches in diameter. Fit the dough into a 9-inch pie plate or tart pan, trimming any excess dough from the edges.
  2. Add Filling: Pour the spinach mixture into the prepared crust, spreading it out evenly.

Baking:

  1. Bake Quiche: Bake the quiche in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown. If the crust edges start to brown too quickly, cover them with strips of aluminum foil.
  2. Cool and Serve: Let the quiche cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your delicious quiche spinach cake warm or at room temperature.

Notes:

  • You can use a store-bought pie crust if you’re short on time.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to the filling, such as mushrooms, bell peppers, or cooked bacon.
  • This quiche can be made a day ahead and reheated in the oven before serving.

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