Spinach and Artichoke Quiche
This Spinach and Artichoke Quiche marries my favorite busy day dinner with my favorite cheesy hot dip. It’s an easy meatless meal that proves that comfort food isn’t all about meat and potatoes.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 261kcal
Ingredients
- 1 frozen pie crust do not thaw
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup milk or use half and half, or cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheese such as cheddar Gruyere, or your choice
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 14 ounce can artichoke hearts drained
- 5 ounces or about half of a 10 ounce box frozen spinach, thawed and drained well
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Set oven to 400F
- Whisk the eggs well in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk in the milk or half and half, and then the cheeses.
- Squeeze any excess moisture out of the artichoke hearts, and chop them. Add them to the mixture.
- Chop the spinach and add it to the mixture as well. (Make sure there is no excess moisture in the spinach) Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into the frozen pie shell. Bake for about 50 minutes, or until browned and risen in the center. It should not be soft or wobbly in the center. You can check with a toothpick.
Nutrition
Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 686mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2492IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 1mg