Spinach-Feta Quiche

Quiche was traditionally offered as a first course, but now it is more commonly served as a main course at brunch or lunchtime. Spinach particularly complements the rich egg custard and flaky pastry crust.

 

Spinach-Feta Quiche

 

For the tart dough:

1 1⁄3 cups (7 oz./220 g) all-purpose flour

1 Tbs. sugar

Salt

1⁄2 cup (4 oz./125 g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

4 Tbs. (2 fl. oz./60 ml) ice water, or more as needed

 

1 cup (1 oz./30g) steamed fresh spinach or thawed frozen spinach, drained and squeezed completely dry

3 eggs

Salt and freshly ground pepper

Pinch of grated nutmeg

3⁄4 cup (6 fl. oz./180 ml) heavy cream

3⁄4 cup (6 fl. oz./180 ml) milk

1 cup (5 oz./155 g) crumbled feta cheese

1 Tbs. unsalted butter, cut into 1⁄4-inch (6-mm) pieces

 

To make the tart dough, in a food processor, combine the flour, sugar, and 1⁄4 tsp. salt. Pulse to mix. Add the butter and pulse 8 times. Add the 4 Tbs. ice water and pulse about 10 times. If the dough crumbles, add more ice water, 1 Tbs. at a time, and pulse just until the dough holds together. Transfer the dough to a floured work surface, shape into a 6-inch (15-cm) disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.

 

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). On a floured work surface, roll out the dough into a round about 10 1⁄2 inches (26.5 cm) in diameter and 1⁄4 inch (6 mm) thick. Carefully transfer it to a 9-inch (23-cm) quiche pan or other straight-sided pan with 1-inch (2.5-cm) sides. Press the dough into the bottom and sides of the pan. Pinch the dough around the rim to form a fluted edge.

 

Line the dough with foil and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until the crust is dry, about 15
minutes. Remove from the oven and lift out the weights and foil. Transfer to a wire rack. Reduce the oven
temperature to 350°F (180°C) and set a rack in the bottom third of the oven.

 

Arrange the spinach evenly in the prebaked crust. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1⁄2 tsp. salt, 1⁄8 tsp. pepper and the nutmeg. Add the cream and milk and whisk until well blended. Slowly pour the egg mixture over the spinach in the crust. Dot the top with the cheese and the butter.

 

Bake on the bottom oven rack until the top is lightly browned and the filling is just barely set, 40 to 45 minutes. Transfer to the wire rack and let stand for 5 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve. Serves 8.

 

 

 

Find more simple one-dish dinners in our cookbook
One Pot of the Day by Kate McMillan.