How to Make Spinach and Mushroom Quiche

Quiche, a delicious brunch favorite, is a savory pastry tart filled with egg custard and your favorite cheeses, meats and vegetables. Here's an easy recipe for spinach and mushroom quiche that should take about 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to bake.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 small onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Butter for sauté pan
• 1 can of mushrooms; drained
• 1 8 to 10 oz. package frozen spinach; thawed and drained
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 5 Eggs, beaten until fluffy
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 8oz. package shredded colby jack cheese
• 1 unbaked 9" pie crust

1. Saute onions, garlic and butter in skillet over medium heat until onions soften, or about three minutes.

2. Add mushrooms and spinach to pan with a bit more butter, and saute for another seven minutes.

3. Beat milk and mayonnaise until creamy.

4. Beat eggs in separate bowl until fluffy.

5. Combine eggs, mayo and milk and whisk until blended. Add salt and pepper to taste.

6. Remove pan from heat and add onion, spinach and mushrooms to the egg mixture. Stir until blended.

7. Mix in half of the shredded cheese.

8. Pour mixture into unbaked pie crust. Top with remaining cheese.

9. Cover pie crust with foil and bake in pre-heated 375 degree oven for 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center of the quiche comes out clean.

Tips & Warnings

• Consider adding cooked bacon bits or diced or shredded ham.
• You can change up the cheese. Cheddar, parmesan, mozzarella or even crumbled feta can add flavor.
• A deep dish pie crust is preferred for quiche.
• Instead of mayo and milk, you can use heavy whipping cream.

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