Spinach and Feta Quiche
- 1 frozen pie shell
- 10 ounces Baby Spinach, rinsed
- 3 large shallots, finely chopped
- 1 -1 12 cup feta cheese
- 4 large eggs
- half-and-half cream (about 3/4 cup)
- salt and pepper
- swiss cheese and nutmeg (optional)
- Let the frozen pie shell sit out a few minute until you can easily prick it with a fork and then prick the heck out of its sides and bottom.
- Prebake the pie shell per the packages instuctions until the sides are lightly browned, set aside.
- Saute the shallots in olive oil until tender then incorporate the rinsed spinach by the handful until it's all cooked down.
- Mix in some of the feta.
- Sprinkle with salt & pepper.
- Set aside.
- Mix the four eggs in a 2-cup measuring cup and add half & half to reach 1-1/2 cups.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- (Nutmeg if desired).
- Layer the bottom of the cooled pie shell with feta cheese.
- Pour the semi cooled spinach mixture over the cheese.
- Slowly pour the egg mixture over the pie, letting it seep in and filling it almost to the rim.
- Sprinkle a little swiss cheese on top, if desired.
- Bake in oven at 375 to 400 until set and browned, 25 to 30 minutes.
frozen pie shell, spinach, shallots, feta cheese, eggs, cream, salt, swiss cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spinach-and-feta-quiche-413525 (may not work)