Christmas Quiche
Elegant, festive, and bursting with seasonal flavors, this Christmas Quiche is the perfect centerpiece for your holiday breakfast or brunch. Featuring a flaky pre-made pie crust filled with a rich and creamy egg custard, this recipe is elevated with the savory blend of Gruyère cheese, sweet roasted red peppers, and fresh spinach sautéed with garlic. A sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg and vibrant green onions adds subtle warmth and a festive flair, making this dish as striking as it is delicious. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this quiche is an ideal make-ahead option, served warm or at room temperature. Delight your guests with this colorful and satisfying dish that embodies the joy of the holiday season.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece pre-made pie crust
- 6 pieces large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup milk
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 0.75 cup roasted red peppers, diced
- 1.5 cups Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the pre-made pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish. Crimp the edges as desired and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, and milk until fully combined.
Stir in the Gruyère cheese, diced roasted red peppers, sliced green onions, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.
Once the spinach has cooled slightly, fold it into the egg mixture and stir to combine.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust, spreading it out evenly.
Place the quiche in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is lightly golden. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
Remove the quiche from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm or at room temperature for a festive and delicious Christmas breakfast or brunch!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3365 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 251.9 g | 323% | |
| Saturated Fat | 108.6 g | 543% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1547 mg | 516% | |
| Sodium | 4382 mg | 190% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 168.7 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.8 g | ||
| Protein | 108.4 g | 217% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.2 mcg | 41% | |
| Calcium | 2157 mg | 166% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 2165 mg | 46% | |
*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.
