California Quiche
Brighten up your brunch table with this flavorful California Quiche, a sunshine-filled twist on a classic dish! Made with a buttery pie crust and a creamy egg mixture, this quiche is bursting with fresh and savory ingredients inspired by the Golden State. Chopped spinach, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, creamy avocado, and melted Monterey Jack cheese are layered to perfection, while green onions add a crisp, vibrant finish. Seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, each bite balances rich flavors with wholesome goodness. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a light dinner, this easy-to-make quiche comes together with just 20 minutes of prep and bakes to golden perfection in 45 minutes. Serve it warm or at room temperature for an irresistible crowd-pleaser that celebrates California's bounty.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 store-bought or homemade Pie crust
- 5 large Eggs
- 1.5 cups Half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 cups, fresh and chopped Spinach leaves
- 0.5 cup, chopped Sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 large, diced Avocado
- 1 cup, shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 stalks, sliced thin Green onions
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). If using a store-bought pie crust, ensure it's defrosted. Roll out the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, pressing it firmly against the sides, and trim any overhang.
In a medium-sized skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
Layer the ingredients evenly in the prepared pie crust: start with the wilted spinach, then add sun-dried tomatoes, diced avocado, and half of the shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
Pour the egg mixture over the layered ingredients, ensuring it spreads evenly across the pie crust.
Sprinkle the remaining Monterey Jack cheese on top and garnish with sliced green onions.
Place the quiche on a baking sheet (to catch any drips) and bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
Remove the quiche from the oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your California-inspired quiche!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2381 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 182.4 g | 234% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.2 g | 381% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1193 mg | 398% | |
| Sodium | 4478 mg | 195% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 114.7 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.4 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.6 g | ||
| Protein | 85.6 g | 171% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.1 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 1501 mg | 115% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 3248 mg | 69% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
