SPINACH QUICHE OR GRATIN - ADAPTED FROM JULIA CHILD

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Spinach Quiche or Gratin - Adapted from Julia Child image

I usually simplify Julia's recipes and omit some of the details, including using less fat, and they come out fabulous! For the quiche, use a pastry shell crust. For the gratin, omit the pastry crust.

Provided by coconutty

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 inch) pastry shells
1 -2 tablespoon butter (see note below) (optional)
1 1/4 cups chopped spinach
2 tablespoons green onions or 2 tablespoons regular onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk or 1 1/2 cups skim milk
1 pinch nutmeg
1 pinch pepper
1/4 cup grated swiss cheese

Steps:

  • To partly bake the pastry shell: Bake in middle of oven at 400 degrees F. for 8-9 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place oven rack in upper third of oven.
  • Saute onions briefly in butter; set aside.
  • Beat together salt, eggs, nutmeg and pepper. Gradually stir in spinach mixture. Check seasoning.
  • Pour into pastry shell. Sprinkle cheese on top. Place on baking sheet.
  • Bake 25-30 minutes or until puffed and browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.5, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 177.7, Sodium 625.7, Carbohydrate 24.5, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 12.4

Vuyolwetu Khanyile
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This quiche was a disappointment. The crust was soggy and the filling was bland.


Michelle Gunnery
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The quiche was a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


Abbasjee Abbasjee
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This quiche was delicious and very easy to make! I will definitely be making it again.


Tre Johnna
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This quiche was a bit too quichey for my taste. I prefer a more savory filling.


Dany Shah
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This quiche was a great way to use up some leftover spinach. It was easy to make and very tasty.


Mariam Hares
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I loved this quiche! It was so flavorful and the crust was perfect.


Ami Shagor
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This quiche was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good.


Mariana Oliveira
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This is my new favorite quiche recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Gopal Bk123
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The quiche was a little bland for my taste, but it was still a good recipe.


Cayden Waterman
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This quiche was so easy to make and it turned out perfect. I'll be making it again for sure.


New House
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Definitely a keeper!


Alisha Rajpoot
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Yum!


Disappointment_ Frenzy
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This quiche was delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit.


Sakib Khan
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I'm not a big fan of quiche, but this one was pretty good. The crust was nice and flaky and the filling was flavorful.


Angie Rohan
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The quiche was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good.


Melanie Lake
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This quiche was easy to make and very tasty. I used frozen spinach and it worked out just fine.


ben Jones
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I've made this quiche several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover spinach.


Tlou Mathapo
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This spinach quiche was a hit at my brunch party! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the crust was flaky and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.