farm house spinach quiche
~farm house spinach quiche~
This is one of the easiest quiches I’ve ever made. I used a short cut…already made pie crust. Pillsbury makes such a good one, I’m sure I’ll keep this recipe in my bag of tricks. This would be a perfect addition to an impromptu breakfast, brunch, or tea!
preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
1 Tablespoon butter or olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
10 oz. fresh spinach, chopped
9 inch pie crust (uncooked)
1 cup grated farmer’s cheese
1/2 cup grated gruyere or asiago cheese
4 eggs
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon nutmeg
Heat butter or olive oil in a skillet. Saute onion for 8 minutes. Add spinach. Saute until wilted. Cool slightly. Set aside.
Prick bottom of pie crust with a fork about 8 times. Sprinkle the cheeses over the bottom of the pie crust. Top with spinach mixture. Beat eggs, cottage cheese, and spices in a big bowl. Pour slowly over spinach. It will seem like you can’t fit all of the egg mixture in the pie shell, but if you sort of shift the ingredients around with a butter knife and pour slowly, you should be able to get it all in there. Place quiche on a large cookie sheet. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack for a little while. Serve with your favorite breakfast accompaniments…we had ours with a bunch of fresh watermelon and a pot of French press coffee. Heavenly!
Enjoy!
~Melissa
This recipe is delicious, I added bacon and everyone loved it. Also very
easy. Thanks. 🙂
You’re welcome Kandy! thanks for commenting. so pleased you and your family enjoyed the recipe.
Would substituting ricotta cheese for the cottage cheese work also? I have never been able to get past the sight of cottage cheese.
I’ve made quiche with ricotta many time and always enjoyed it.
I’ve made quiche with ricotta many time and always enjoyed it.
A great addition! 🙂
Oh yeah baby – love Quiche!!!!
Enjoy this yummy, easy peasy recipe!
Melissa, this sounds fantastic. I love quiche!!
I think you’ll really like this then! It’s EASY and so yummy! Pretty darn good for you too (if you’re not counting the crust.) 😉
xo,
Melissa
Dear dear Melissa, it’s quite obvious to me that your artistry has no limits! Fabulous! Thank you 🙂 It occurs to me that I wish Keegan could see this as he’s such a huge fan of pansies! I think I’ll just e-mail him the link… Love ya!
Oh, you’re so sweet 🙂 enjoy, and thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
Just wondering what farmer’s cheese is?
Hi Andrea! Farmer’s Cheese is a soft white cheese….Monterey Jack is a good substitute. thanks for visiting 🙂
If you make this in a square dish instead of round, it all fits in nicely with room to spare.
Melissa, your quiche is beautiful, and sounds delicious! I adore quiche, and will try this one….PINNED in the meantime! 🙂
(And I agree with you about Pillsbury pie crusts- they’re very good!).
Love, Joy
Yesterfood
Hello there, lovely Joy! thanks for stopping by. So nice to see your smiling face 🙂 I’m glad you like the recipe. Enjoy! xo ~M
My hubs LOVES this and it’s so easy! Thank you!
Hi, Dawn! thanks for stopping by and for commenting 🙂 It makes me so happy to hear people are enjoying my recipes. XOXO ~Melissa
This looks fabulous!! Love quiche..can’t wait to try this.. Thanks for all the great recipes !!
I love quiche but I dont usually prepare them. This sounds easy and delish! Do you think I could replace the cottage cheese for maybe sour cream or?
Thanks bev xo
Your quiche recipe is nothing short of fantastical!! I haven’t made one in ages and your lovely picture caught my eye. Just made it today for tonight…I know it’s gonna be a keeper…fun and easy to make…Thanks soo much for sharing it!!
Made this tonight with Swiss cheese and some crumbled bacon. Really delicious. Would also be good with crumbled sausage.
OOh! great combination, Kim! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂