This very rich and chewy quiche Florentine is easy to make and is ready in under an hour. It can be enjoyed any time of the day and can be mixed in with a lot of different custom ingredients. This allows you to be creative with different items you find in your pantry or fridge. You can serve it to multiple people, and it has a ton of protein, vitamins and minerals to keep you healthy and strong. If you want to add crust, simply replace your pie pan with a deep-dish pie plate in the recipe.
Ingredients
- 6 whole eggs
- ½ cup of milk (whole)
- ½ cup of half & half OR heavy cream
- 1 cup of grated cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, swiss, muenster, etc.)
- ½ cup of feta cheese
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- A pinch of salt and pepper
- ½ cup of chopped spinach
- ½ cup of sliced mushrooms
- 2 cloves of minced garlic (optional)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie pan.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Combine the spinach, cheeses, mushroom, and garlic in your pie pan. Drizzle your olive oil over the mixture. Add in additional ingredients like diced tomatoes and onion if you prefer, although they are not necessary. Also, make sure these ingredients are as dry as possible. Water will make your quiche more runny and not as cooked in the end.
- Pour the egg mixture into your pie pan and stir everything together well.
- Bake in your preheated oven for 30-45 minutes. After 30 minutes, your quiche should come out soft and chewy. After 45 minutes, your quiche should have nice and golden skin throughout. Use the knife test to gauge the inside if you are unsure. A perfect quiche should have the eggs set and have your knife coming out dry.
- Finally, remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes. Enjoy!
How to store your quiche florentine
To store your quiche for later, place it in an airtight container and put it in your fridge. Stored quiches can last up to four days. Reheat using an oven or microwave whenever you are ready.
What else can you add to your quiche florentine?
Of course, this quiche recipe is very versatile. Different fruits, veggies, and spices can be custom added to fit your needs.
Any shredded or crumbled cheese will work well for this recipe. Other veggies like cucumbers, tomatoes, avocados, and bell peppers are also tasty options to try out.
Since meats can be baked with the quiche, they work well in this recipe. Salmon, ham, bacon, pancetta, chorizo, pepperoni, prosciutto, grilled shrimp, lobster, and thin-sliced steak can all be baked with the quiche. The best thing about meats is that they can add even more protein to your meal.
Herbs can add some spice and healthy antioxidants to your quiche. Try adding some chives, parsley, basil, dill, thyme, and/or cilantro to give your food a kick in taste.
