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Quiche Florentine Recipe

Quiche florentine literally means “quiches Florentines.” As the name implies, it is a type of quiche made with layers of filling instead of a pie shell.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Quiche Florentine Recipe
Servings: 3
Calories: 654kcal

Equipment

  • The Oven

Ingredients

  • 1 pie crust
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 cup shredded gruyere
  • 1 cup baby spinach rinsed
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Instructions

  • Set the oven to 425°F.
  • The pie crust should be rolled out and gently pressed into a 9-inch springform pan. Pie weights or a paper liner filled with dry beans can be used to weigh down the center.
  • The crust should bake for 10 minutes. Beans or pie weight should be removed. Until room temperature, cool.
  • Whisk the eggs, half & half, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Place aside.
  • After adding 3/4 cup of the shredded cheese to the crust, spread the spinach evenly on top.
  • Add the remaining cheese after pouring the egg mixture into the crust.
  • Bake the quiche until it is golden brown and puffy for about 40 minutes after lowering the oven temperature to 350 degrees.
  • Serve right away.

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Nutrition

Calories: 654kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 349mg | Sodium: 804mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2072IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 593mg | Iron: 3mg
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