Spinach Quiche

Name: Spinach Quiche
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter; 1/4 c. chopped onion; 2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. ground white pepper; pinch of nutmeg; 4 eggs; 1 c. half and half; 1 c. heavy cream; 1/2 c. grated Swiss cheese or Monterey Jack cheese; 2 (9-inch) pie shells; crisp-fried bacon; sauteed mushrooms; chopped tomatoes

14 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1/4 c. chopped onion
2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground white pepper
pinch of nutmeg
4 eggs
1 c. half and half
1 c. heavy cream
1/2 c. grated Swiss cheese or Monterey Jack cheese
2 (9-inch) pie shells
crisp-fried bacon
sauteed mushrooms
chopped tomatoes

Directions

1

Melt butter in a large skillet.
2

Saute onions over medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
3

Add spinach and continue to cook, stirring often, until no liquid is left.
4

Add salt, pepper and nutmeg.
5

Stir well and allow to cool.
6

Preheat oven to 375°.
7

Beat eggs and cream together; gradually add to spinach mixture.
8

Stir until smooth.
9

Add cheese and combine.
10

Pour mixture into pie shells.
11

Place shells on cookie sheet and bake 30 to 35 minutes or until a knife inserted into pie comes out clean.
12

Serve hot or room temperature.