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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast & Brunch » Spinach Quiche

    Easy Quiche Recipe

    Published: May 21, 2019 · Modified: Jul 16, 2024 by Jessica Robinson · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Quiche with slices of tomatoes in cast iron skillet.

    This Easy Quiche Recipe has a cornmeal crust and baked in cast iron. Use whatever add-ins you want or have on hand. It’s perfect for a breakfast, brunch or an easy dinner option. Ready in 60-minutes and so easy!

    Quiche can be prepped ahead of time, refrigerated overnight and is a family-friendly dinner. We love topping ours with heirloom tomatoes and adding mix-ins like ham, bacon and cheddar cheese.

    homemade quiche with heirloom tomatoes and spinach in a large cast iron skillet with a small glass plate of sliced tomoatoes.

    Homemade quiche is a quick and easy meal that uses ingredients we have on hand. You can bake in a regular pie dish too.

    If you love the quiche baked in cast iron you’ll love a homemade Peach pie, Apple Pie, or Blueberry Pie baked in cast iron. The two-handle Lodge Cast Iron pan is the best!

    Why this recipe works

    • Uses simple ingredients – Use store-bought or pie crust. Items are readily available at most grocery stores.
    • Prep ahead of time – Make ahead of time and refrigerate overnight.
    • Ease – Uses ingredients you likely have on hand. A dish that can be easily made.
    • Flavor – Layers of cake absorb berry juices. Pudding with almond extract, folded with whipped cream is beyond delicious!
    • Hearty dish – Perfect dish for Easter brunch, holiday gatherings and breakfast to serve a crowd.

    What you’ll need

    • Eggs – Whisk fresh eggs together with cream
    • Milk – We use whole milk, but you can certainly use 2%
    • Heavy cream – Mixed with milk, gives this quiche a creamy filling
    • Cheese – All sorts of options, including cheddar, Gruyere and smoked gouda
    • Fresh spinach – You can use fresh or frozen spinach and any ingredients you have in your fridge
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    How to make quiche

    • Prep add-ins – Precook bacon and drain on paper towels. Chop veggies and ham, shred cheese.
    • Make your crust – Make the crust (or use store-bought pie crust) and press into a cast iron skillet or a pie dish.
    • Beat the eggs – In a large glass measuring cup, combine the milk and cream. Add the eggs, salt, pepper, and garlic powder and beat well with a fork or small whisk.
    • Bake – Bake in a preheated oven, until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
    • Let cool – Let cool for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing. This will help the quiche set properly.
    quiche with colorful heirloom tomatoes on top.

    Tips for making quiche from scratch

    • Everyone’s oven is different. Use an oven thermometer to properly measure the temperature.
    • Crack eggs into a glass measuring cup, THEN pour them into your mixing bowl. If you get a bad egg, it will be easier to get rid of it using this method.
    • Keep tomatoes on the counter, NOT in the refrigerator. The refrigerator ruins the flavors of tomatoes.
    baked quiche in a cast iron skillet with heirloom tomatoes and spinach.

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    5 from 5 votes
    Quiche with heirloom tomato slices in cast iron skillet.
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    Quiche Recipe

    Prep Time20 minutes mins
    Cook Time1 hour hr
    Total Time1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
    Classic Quiche with a cornmeal crust is perfect for breakfast, brunch or dinner.
    Course: Breakfast, Breakfast or Brunch, Lunch
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 8 people
    Calories: 631kcal
    Author: Jessica Robinson

    Ingredients

    Quiche Crust

    • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 ½ cups yellow cornmeal
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
    • ⅔ cup lard
    • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold
    • 5 to 6 tablespoons ice water

    Quiche filling

    • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
    • 1 cup whole milk
    • 5 large eggs (room temperature)
    • 1 ½ cups fresh spinach
    • 4 slices cooked bacon, chopped
    • 4 slices honey ham, chopped
    • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • salt and black pepper to taste
    • 2 to 3 heirloom tomatoes, sliced (optional)

    Instructions

    Quiche Crust

    • Combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, and sugar in a medium bowl. Stir to combine. Cut in the lard and butter using a pastry cutter or two forks. Add the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the crust holds together when squeezed in your hand.
    • Transfer the crust to a large zip-style bag and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

    Quiche

    • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
    • To finish the crust, press the cornmeal mixture into a 10-inch cast iron skillet or pie plate with your hands. Gently poke holes in the bottom with a fork. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes.
    • Reduce the the oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
    • To finish the filling, place the spinach, bacon, ham, and cheese into the crust. Set aside.
    • In a large glass measuring cup, combine the milk and cream. Add the eggs, salt, pepper, and garlic powder and beat well with a fork or small whisk. Pour the mixture into the crust. Gently place the tomato slices in a circular pattern on the top of the quiche.
    • Bake for 60 minutes, until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown. Let cool for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing.

    Recipe Notes

    Crust- you can substitute homemade or store-bought pie crust if you prefer. (no need to pre-cook pie crust)
    Use add-ins you have on hand or to your liking. (we love caramelized onions and Bell peppers)
    You can bake in either a cast iron skillet or a ceramic pie plate. Whichever you prefer.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 631kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 201mg | Sodium: 770mg | Potassium: 863mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 3485IU | Vitamin C: 36.2mg | Calcium: 215mg | Iron: 3.5mg
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    Comments

    1. Princess Quinn says

      June 15, 2019 at 6:54 am

      This is one of my most favorite pies. I’d love to just have a bite right now. I love that it’s quite easy to prepare.

      Reply
    2. Heather says

      June 12, 2019 at 5:45 pm

      What a gorgeous quiche! I am definitely adding this to my recipes for when guests come to stay.

      Reply
      • Jessica Robinson says

        June 12, 2019 at 6:37 pm

        Thanks Heather!

        Reply
    3. georgia boanoro says

      June 12, 2019 at 12:46 pm

      5 stars
      I love quiches and especially spinach quiches, here in Brussels they are everywhere. I’ll try your recipe since it looks delicious, however I will buy the already prepared crust.

      Reply
      • Jessica Robinson says

        June 12, 2019 at 6:37 pm

        Thanks so much Georgia!

        Reply
    4. Peachy says

      June 12, 2019 at 3:30 am

      5 stars
      I love Spinach Quiche because it’s healthy and delicious! Will try out your recipe next week.

      Reply
    5. vicky hallnewman says

      June 10, 2019 at 6:41 pm

      5 stars
      This is lovely, I think it would be just as nice with or without the meat in it. I am going to give it a try.

      Reply
    6. Ewa says

      June 10, 2019 at 2:34 pm

      This looks so delicious!! I am going to try it this week! I am a huge spinach fan so this recipe sounds perfect to me!

      Reply
    7. Hang Around The World says

      June 09, 2019 at 7:41 pm

      Thank you for this delicious recipe, I really like all this food. Thank you for sharing it! Going to cook it one of these days, you inspired me 🙂 – Paolo

      Reply
    8. Jessica Robinson says

      June 09, 2019 at 3:35 pm

      Hi Cristina! It’s super easy to make!

      Reply
    9. Katie Walsh Beck says

      June 09, 2019 at 1:43 pm

      5 stars
      Quiche is one of my favorites! It is endlessly adaptable and always delicious. I love the big slices of heirloom tomatoes on this one. Tomatoes are always a win when they are in season 🙂

      Reply
      • Jessica Robinson says

        June 09, 2019 at 3:35 pm

        Thanks so much Katie!

        Reply
    10. Rosey says

      June 09, 2019 at 12:46 pm

      I have had quiche. I have not had a frittata. I think spinach goes perfectly with either though!

      Reply
      • Jessica Robinson says

        June 09, 2019 at 3:35 pm

        This Quiche is so darn good!

        Reply
    11. Ivan Jose says

      June 09, 2019 at 4:32 am

      5 stars
      I love spinach! I add it a lot in pastas or I make sauteed spinach as a side dish. Thanks for giving me another idea on how to prepare it.

      Reply

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