Mushroom Spinach Quiche
"This tasty mushroom spinach quiche is so good with bold flavors perfect for a savory brunch. This egg quiche recipe is easy to make and a little easier on the waistline than any other homemade quiche. What is quiche? A quiche is a savory custard usually made with a combination of eggs and cream. However, it can be made with a variety of different fillings including; meat, vegetables, cheeses, and seafood. A few tasty additions for this recipe are sausages and ham. In addition, you may also add basil for a variation of greens in the quiche recipe."
Serves8
Preparation Time15 min
Cooking Time50 min
Cooking MethodOven, Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounce cheddar cheese
- 5 ounce gruyère cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounce shitake mushrooms
- 2 clove garlic
- 6 ounce baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Unroll pie dough into a cast-iron pan.
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Prick all over with a fork.
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Blind bake pie dough for 12 minutes, remove and set aside.
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Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Whisk together eggs, salt, pepper, and heavy cream.
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Stir in cheese and set aside.
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In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add olive oil.
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Add slices of mushrooms and cook for 10 minutes
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Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
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Toss in spinach and cook until just wilted.
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Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
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Stir the vegetable mixture into the egg mixture.
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Pour into the pie crust.
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Place onto a rimmed cookie sheet and bake for 45 minutes.
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Remove and let it cool for a couple of minutes before serving.