Greek Spinach Quiche Recipe #136026
This is a tasty quiche that combines frozen spinach, feta, and Romano cheeses into a beautiful dish that you will be proud to serve. The hint of nutmeg gives it that authentic Greek touch.
by JenSmith
1¼ hours | 20 min prep
SERVES 6 -8 , 1 9-inch quiche
- pastry dough, for a 9-inch, one-crust pie
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
- 1 cup milk (recommended — low fat or 2%)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 2 tablespoons grated romano cheese
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 dash ground nutmeg
- Line a 9-inch quiche or pie dish with pastry; trim excess pastry around edges (you can decorate the edges with fluting or crimping or anything you want). Prick bottom and sides of pastry with a fork. Bake at 400 degrees F for 3 minutes; remove from oven, and prick with a fork. Bake for 5 more minutes.
- Cook spinach according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain spinach thoroughly, pressing out excess water.
- Combine spinach and remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl; mix well.
- Pour mixture into prepared pastry shell. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30--35 minutes, or until center is set. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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