French · Dinner

Spinach Quiche

A shortcrust case filled with wilted spinach, cheese and a creamy egg custard and cooked for 40 minutes. Six servings in 1 hour 5 minutes.

Not yet ratedThis recipe has no ratings yet 1 hr 5 min total Serves 6 servings Medium
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Spinach Quiche, a French dinner recipe — spinach and cheese quiche

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Making Spinach Quiche

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  1. Heat the oven to 200°C / 390°F. Line a 23 cm tin with the pastry and cook blind for 15 minutes with baking beans, then 5 minutes without.

  2. Wilt the spinach in a pan, cool, squeeze dry and chop. Scatter over the base with the gruyere.

  3. Lower the oven to 180°C / 355°F. Whisk the eggs, cream, milk, nutmeg, salt and pepper and pour in.

  4. Cook for 40 minutes until just set. Cool for 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes for Getting It Right

  • Blind-bake the case first.
  • Squeeze the spinach dry.
  • If your oven runs hot, check at 30 minutes.
  • Cool before slicing.

Common Substitutions & Variations

  • Double cream won't whip if you swap it, but for the cooking itself, full-fat crème fraîche or a lower-fat single cream works in its place.

What to Serve with Spinach Quiche

  • Green salad
  • Tomato salad
  • New potatoes
  • Chutney

Storing & Reheating Spinach Quiche

Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Serve cold or warm gently.

Questions About Spinach Quiche

How long does Spinach Quiche take to make?

About 1 hour 5 minutes in total — 25 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 6.

What are the key tips for making Spinach Quiche?

Blind-bake the case first. Squeeze the spinach dry. If your oven runs hot, check at 30 minutes. Cool before slicing.

What should I serve with Spinach Quiche?

Green salad; Tomato salad; New potatoes; Chutney.

How should Spinach Quiche be stored?

Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Serve cold or warm gently.

Is Spinach Quiche suitable for a special diet?

This recipe is vegetarian, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.

Spinach Quiche Nutrition Facts

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