Spinach and Smoked Gouda Quiche Recipe
Ingredients
For the crust
- 6 tbsp butter, softened
- 2 tbsp 1% milk
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1.25 cups cup flour
For the filling
- 1 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 3/4 cup grated smoked Gouda cheese
- 3/4 tsp salt
- Dash of grated nutmeg
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
For the crust
- To prepare the crust, place the batter in a large bowl
- Beat with a mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy
- Combine 2 tablespoons milk, ¼ teaspoon salt, and egg yolk in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk
- Add milk mixture to butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition
- Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife
- Add flour to the milk mixture and beat just until it combines
- Press mixture into a 4-inch circle on a plastic wrap cover. Chill for 1 hour
- Preheat the oven to 350°
- Unwrap and place chilled dough on a lightly floured surface
- Roll dough into a 10-inch circle
- Fit dough into a 9-inch pie plate
- Freeze for 15 minutes
- Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until lightly browned
- Let it cool
For the filling
- To prepare the filling, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat
- Add oil to the pan, and swirl to coat
- Add onions and saute for 5 minutes or until tender
- Add spinach and saute for 2 minutes
- Combine 1 cup milk and the next 4 ingredients (through eggs) in a bowl, stirring well with a whisk
- Stir in spinach mixture
Assembling
- Pour filling into crust
- Bake at 350 for 35 minutes
- Take it out and serve it warm!