Cozy Quiche Florentine for Effortless Family Comfort
This golden, flaky quiche brimming with fresh spinach and melty Gruyère offers warm, no-fuss comfort. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy brunches with its creamy texture and homey appeal.
Ingredients
- ½ recipe pie crust or a prepared frozen pie crust
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 medium shallots, chopped
- ½ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
- 4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 2 cups Gruyère cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust: If making from scratch, roll out and press into a 9.5-inch quiche pan, trim edges, and line with parchment and weights
- Blind bake the crust: Preheat oven to 425°F, bake 12-15 minutes until golden, remove weights, reduce to 375°F, and bake 5 more minutes
- Cook the spinach: Melt butter in a large skillet, sauté shallots until golden, add spinach and cooking until wilted, season with pepper. Cool slightly
- Prepare the filling: Whisk eggs and cream, stir in half the shredded cheese, half the wilted spinach
- Assemble: Pour egg mixture into baked crust, top with remaining spinach, cheese, and any remaining shallot-tangy bits
- Bake the quiche: Cover edges with foil to prevent overbrowning, bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until puffed and golden
- Let cool slightly, refrigerate before serving (if needed)
Notes
Use store-bought pie crust for 100% hands-off dough
Stir filling when pouring to avoid lumps
Add a splash of non-dairy milk to custard if too thick
Freezes well for second meals (thaw and reheat at 275°F)
Nutrition varies by crust prep method
Stir filling when pouring to avoid lumps
Add a splash of non-dairy milk to custard if too thick
Freezes well for second meals (thaw and reheat at 275°F)
Nutrition varies by crust prep method
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 18gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 250mgSodium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g
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