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Sliced quiche florentine with spinach and cheese on a wooden table, served with a side salad.
Alyssa

Quiche Florentine

A delicious spinach quiche with a custard of eggs and cheese, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: French
Calories: 386
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • store-bought pie crust
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 large shallots (sliced)
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 6.5 ounces frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed dry)
  • 2.5 ounces grated gruyère cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a 9-inch pie plate with pie crust.
  2. Prick the crust with a fork and pre-bake with weights for 25 minutes.
  3. Sauté shallots in butter until browned.
  4. Whisk eggs, cream, mustard, salt, and pepper together.
  5. Layer shallots, spinach, and cheese in the crust, then pour egg mixture on top.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until set and lightly browned.
  7. Allow to rest for 10-20 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

A classic French dish that can be served at any meal.