Description
This Crustless Quiche featuring spinach and Gruyère cheese offers a delicious, lighter alternative to traditional quiche. Packed with fresh baby spinach, savory shallots, and creamy Gruyère, this easy-to-make dish is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. The recipe requires simple sautéing of vegetables followed by baking to achieve a rich, fluffy, and flavorful quiche without the added calories of a crust.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 cup thinly sliced shallots
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 5 ounces baby spinach, roughly chopped
Dairy & Eggs
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
Other
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and then set it aside for later use.
- Sauté the veggies: Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced shallots and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until they become softened and slightly translucent. Next, add the minced garlic and baby spinach, and sauté for an additional 30 seconds to a minute until the spinach just starts to wilt. Transfer this vegetable mixture to the greased pie dish and let it cool slightly.
- Whisk the eggs: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, kosher salt, and ground black pepper until the mixture is light and fluffy. Stir in the grated Gruyère cheese until well combined.
- Fill the pie dish: Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the vegetables in the pie dish. Gently stir the mixture to ensure the vegetables are evenly distributed.
- Bake the quiche: Place the pie dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The quiche is done when the eggs are fully set and the top is lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to let the sautéed vegetables cool slightly before adding the egg mixture to avoid cooking the eggs prematurely.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the quiche for clean servings.
- Gruyère cheese adds a nutty flavor; you can substitute with Swiss cheese if desired.
- This quiche can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
