Description
This Ricotta Spinach Quiche is a delightful dish perfect for any brunch or breakfast gathering. The creamy ricotta cheese paired with the earthy spinach and savory cheeses makes for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust
Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F. Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and set aside.
- Saute Onion and Spinach: In a skillet, cook onion in olive oil until softened. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare Filling: In a bowl, whisk ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella, eggs, half-and-half, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir in spinach-onion mixture.
- Bake: Pour filling into crust and bake for 40–45 minutes until set and golden. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use frozen spinach instead of fresh.
- Enhance flavor with feta or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Quiche can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
