This Spinach Quiche is made with simple yet delicious ingredients that you likely have on-hand and takes only about 10 minutes to prep!
Today’s recipe was created when I had quite a bit of spinach leftover and wanted a higher protein meal. My entire family regularly enjoys eggs for breakfast or lunch so I love to look for new ways to enjoy them.
I’ve made this numerous times over the past year since I typically keep refrigerated pie crust in my fridge, and always have fresh spinach and eggs.
And the best part is at least four out of five family members love it! I now make this recipe about once a week!
Simple Ingredients Needed for This Easy Spinach Quiche
- refrigerated pie crust
- eggs
- milk
- mayonnaise
- fresh spinach leaves or your favorite veggies (steamed or roasted)
- salt and black pepper
- garlic powder
- Colby Jack shredded cheese
When researching this recipe I discovered it’s also called Spinach Florentine, originating in France. This is something I would have loved to know before visiting France since I would have definitely tried it there!
And if you’re looking to make a larger spinach quiche recipe, that’s just as delicious, check out this 9×13 quiche recipe. You’ll definitely appreciate that it can be made ahead of time too!
Dietitian’s Dish
Typically I purchase a large bag of spinach from Sam’s Club every time I make a trip there. And how do I choose which spinach to buy? I look for the one with the farthest expiration date or use by date.
Spinach is full of nutrients such as insoluble fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K and folic acid.
Chocolate Slopes Recipes Using Spinach
Here are a few ways I use spinach in my everyday cooking:
- Add it to bagged salads to stretch out the salad servings.
- Top Naan pizza with it followed by pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Add it to scrambled eggs.
- Include it in numerous recipes like these below:
4-Ingredient Cheesy Spinach Crescent Rolls
Beef & Spinach Breakfast Burritos
As you can see, there are numerous ways to use fresh spinach in everyday cooking. The tricky part is remembering you have it in your fridge!
Hope you enjoy!
Easy Spinach Quiche
Ingredients
- 1 refrigerated pie crust, unbaked
- 8 large eggs
- 2/3 cup milk (I use skim)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (I use light)
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup colby jack shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, mayonnaise and seasonings. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
- Stir in the spinach and cheese.
- Add the mixture to the pie crust and cover it with aluminum foil.
- Bake for about 55 minutes then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until eggs are cooked thoroughly.
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