Spinach Quiche
- 1 medium leek
- 1/4 c. butter or margarine
- 1/2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach or broccoli, cooked and drained
- 1 1/2 c. Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1 1/2 c. half and half or evaporated milk
- 1/2 salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
- water
- 2 c. cooked chicken, finely chopped
- 1 unbaked 10-inch ready-to-use pie crust
- 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs
- 2 Tbsp. brandy
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- Preheat oven to 375u0b0.
- Cut leek in half lengthwise; wash and trim, leaving 2 to 3 inches of green tops intact.
- Cut leek halves crosswise into thin slices.
- Place in small saucepan; add enough water to cover.
- Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
- Drain; reserve leek.
- Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken; cook until chicken is golden, about 5 minutes.
- Add spinach and leek to chicken mixture; cook 1 to 2 minutes longer.
- Remove from heat.
- Spoon chicken mixture into pie crust.
- Sprinkle flour and cheese over chicken mixture.
- Combine eggs, half and half, brandy, salt, pepper and nutmeg in medium bowl.
- Pour egg mixture over cheese.
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted into center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot or cold.
- Makes 6 servings.
leek, butter, broccoli, swiss cheese, milk, salt, ground nutmeg, water, chicken, crust, flour, eggs, brandy, pepper
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=941275 (may not work)