Ina Garten Spinach Quiche Recipe

This Ina Garten spinach quiche recipe is creamy and flavorful, which uses fresh spinach and Gruyère cheese for a rich, savory filling. It’s a classic brunch or dinner recipe, ready in about 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Ina Garten Spinach Quiche Recipe Ingredients

For the Crust

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, cold and diced
• 3–5 tablespoons ice water

For the Filling

• 10 ounces fresh spinach (or frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 4 large eggs
• 1 ½ cups heavy cream
• ½ cup milk
• 1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Pinch of nutmeg (optional)

How To Make Ina Garten Spinach Quiche Recipe

1. Make the crust dough: Combine flour and a pinch of salt in a food processor. Add cold butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water until dough forms.
2. Chill and roll out crust: Form dough into a disk, wrap, and chill 30 minutes. Roll out to fit a 9-inch tart pan, press in, trim edges, prick bottom, and chill 15 minutes.
3. Blind bake the crust: Preheat oven to 375°F. Line crust with parchment and fill with pie weights; bake 15 minutes. Remove weights and bake 5 more minutes until lightly golden. Set aside to cool.
4. Cook the spinach filling: Sauté shallots in olive oil 2–3 minutes until softened. Add spinach and cook until wilted, then cool slightly.
5. Mix the custard: Whisk eggs, heavy cream, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir in cheeses and spinach mixture.
6. Assemble and bake quiche: Pour filling into pre-baked crust and bake 35–40 minutes until set and golden. Cool 10 minutes before slicing.

Recipe Tips

• Can I use frozen spinach? Yes, just thaw completely and squeeze out excess water before adding.
• How to keep crust from getting soggy? Blind baking ensures a crisp crust before adding filling.
• Best cheese substitutions? Swiss or cheddar can replace Gruyère for a milder flavor.
• Can I make it ahead? Bake quiche fully, then refrigerate and reheat gently before serving.
• How to prevent cracks? Don’t overbake; remove from oven when center is just set.

What To Serve With Spinach Quiche

This quiche pairs perfectly with light and fresh sides:

• Mixed green salad
• Fresh fruit platter
• Roasted potatoes
• Tomato soup

How To Store Spinach Quiche

Refrigerate: Store covered in the fridge up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 325°F until warmed through.
Freeze: Wrap tightly and freeze up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Spinach Quiche Nutrition Facts

• Calories: ~380
• Fat: ~28g
• Carbohydrates: ~20g
• Protein: ~11g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I make this quiche crustless?
Yes, bake the filling in a greased pie dish without crust for a lighter version.

Why is my quiche watery?
Excess moisture from spinach can cause this—always drain and squeeze spinach well.

Can I add other vegetables?
Yes, mushrooms, onions, or bell peppers make great additions.

How do I know when quiche is done?
The center should be set but slightly jiggly; it will firm up as it cools.

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• Ina Garten Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe
• Ina Garten Broccoli Quiche Recipe
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