Spinach-Ricotta Quiche
Spinach-ricotta quiche is creamy and savory.It features tender spinach and mild ricotta cheese.Perfect for any meal of the day.Delicious served warm or room temperature.
Ingredients
- 1 prepared pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1½ cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup milk or cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onion until soft.
- Add garlic and spinach; cook until spinach wilts. Cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, ricotta, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Stir in spinach mixture and grated cheese.
- Pour filling into prepared pie crust.
Notes
- Drain excess moisture from spinach to avoid a watery quiche.
- Whole-milk ricotta gives the creamiest texture.
- Allow quiche to cool slightly before cutting.
- Crust can be pre-baked for extra crispness.
- Nutmeg enhances the flavor subtly.