Elegant Ricotta and Spinach Quiche
A rich and creamy quiche filled with ricotta cheese and fresh spinach, perfect for brunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 210 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 prepared pie crust (store-bought or homemade, thawed if frozen)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped (or frozen, thawed and drained)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (or any milk variety)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or feta)
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- If using fresh spinach, rinse and chop it. If using frozen, thaw and drain well.
- In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, eggs, milk, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Fold in the spinach and shredded cheese until evenly distributed.
- Place the pie crust in your slow cooker. Pour the filling mixture into the pie crust.
- Cover and cook on low for about 3 to 4 hours, until the center is set and lightly golden on top.
- Allow the quiche to cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Store leftover quiche in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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