SPEEDY SPINACH QUICHE

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Serve this quickly prepared dish with a tossed green salad and chilled melon for a summer brunch or light supper.

Provided by Fran Nadzam

Categories     Cheese     Egg     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Spinach     Summer     Bon Appétit     California     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, chopped
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained well
1 9-inch refrigerated ready piecrust (1/2 box)
1 teaspoon all purpose flour
1/2 cup (about 2 ounces) grated Monterey Jack
1/2 cup (about 2 ounces) grated Parmesan
4 eggs
1/2 cup lowfat cottage cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon dried dillweed

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 8 minutes. Add spinach and stir until spinach is dry, about 3 minutes. Cool slightly.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Dust 1 side of crust with flour. Transfer to 9-inch-diameter quiche dish or pie pan, floured side down. Press into pan, sealing any cracks. Trim edges. Sprinkle both cheeses over bottom of crust. Top with spinach mixture. Beat eggs, cottage cheese, salt, pepper, nutmeg and dillweed in large bowl to blend. Pour over spinach. Bake until filling is set, about 50 minutes. Cool slightly. Cut into wedges and serve.

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The quiche was too dry. I think I overcooked it.


Ahmed Sayed10
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This quiche was a bit bland for my taste. I would add more salt and pepper next time.


Jaedon Griffith
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The quiche was delicious! The spinach and cheese filling was perfect.


zahid naeem
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This quiche was easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.


Binod Thakur
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I'm not a big fan of quiche, but this one was really good. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful.


Borngreat Chukwu
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This quiche is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It's also very versatile - you can add any type of cheese or vegetables that you like.


Monarul Haque Mandal
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I made this quiche for my picky kids and they loved it! It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Rubelbai 12
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This quiche is delicious and easy to make. I love that it's a healthy option for breakfast or lunch.


Oluwatosin Okeoghene
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I've made this quiche several times and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up leftover spinach and cheese.


Uthpala Maduwanthi
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I made this quiche for a brunch party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The recipe was easy to follow and the quiche turned out perfectly.


Rehan Shaik
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This quiche was a hit with my family! The spinach and cheese filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.