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How I Finally Nailed Quiche Florentine — A Classic Spinach Quiche

How I Finally Nailed Quiche Florentine — A Classic Spinach Quiche
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
65 min
Serves
6
Calories
386 kcal
Carbs
26.00 g

Ingredients

  • —store-bought pie crust
  • 1 tablespoonbutter
  • 3 largeshallots (sliced)
  • 5 largeeggs
  • 1/2 cupheavy cream
  • 2 teaspoonsDijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoonkosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
  • 6.5 ouncesfrozen spinach (thawed and squeezed dry)
  • 2.5 ouncesgrated gruyère cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoonfreshly grated nutmeg

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a 9-inch pie plate with pie crust.

  2. 2

    Prick the crust with a fork and pre-bake with weights for 25 minutes.

  3. 3

    Sauté shallots in butter until browned.

  4. 4

    Whisk eggs, cream, mustard, salt, and pepper together.

  5. 5

    Layer shallots, spinach, and cheese in the crust, then pour egg mixture on top.

  6. 6

    Bake for 25-30 minutes until set and lightly browned.

  7. 7

    Allow to rest for 10-20 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.