What can’t
quiche do? While we’ve got plenty of favorites, from our best-ever quiche to quiche Lorraine, if you’re looking for a classic, veggie-packed treat to break out on special occasion brunches (we’re looking at you, Easter brunch), this spinach quiche is the way to go. Filled with cheese and scallions, this rich and custardy quiche is our favorite way to get our veggies in. Make it as-is (or experiment to make it all your own) for a wow-worthy centerpiece to any brunch celebration, or as a simple breakfast-for-dinner meal. Here’s everything you need to know:
How to make the best spinach quiche:
— How to make the crust. While you can use a store-bought pie crust, we highly recommend making or homemade pie dough. It’s easy to make, and results in the ultimate flaky crust.
— The best cheese for quiche. Shredded aged Gouda or white cheddar are our top choices for this quiche, but you can really experiment with what you prefer! Try Swiss cheese, Monterey Jack, or Gruyère if you’re looking to switch it up.
— Prevent a watery filling. The culprit to a soggy crust and watery filling is adding too-damp ingredients to the filling. To prevent this, don’t add too much liquid to your filling, and if your spinach absorbs too much oil after cooking, soak up some of the moisture before adding to your filling.
How do I feed a crowd?
If you’re using a larger pie crust, just remember to keep the ratio of ½ cup half-and-half per egg, and scale the filling up as necessary. For homemade crusts or store-bought crusts larger than 9”, an additional egg and ½ cup half-and-half should do the trick. Just remember that if you scale the filling up, you should expect a longer bake time.
Serving ideas:
A simple arugula salad and some crispy pan-fried potatoes nicely round out this meal, but you also can’t go wrong with any of our Easter brunch ideas! Oh, and don’t forget the mimosas if you’ve got nowhere to be. 😉
Storage:
If you have any leftovers, store in an airtight container (or wrapped tightly) in the fridge for up to 3 days. Alternatively, you can freeze it for up to 3 months.
Made this? Let us know how it went in the comment section below!