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This 12-egg quiche is one of the best ways to use up extra eggs.

Name: Quick 12-Egg Quiche With Spinach and Cheese
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 Ultimate Lard Pie Crust or pie crust of your choice rolled and formed in a 9-inch pie pan; 1/4 pound spinach; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon butter; 12 eggs; 6 ounces organic white cheddar, grated; 3/4 cup cream; 1 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

It also has the special ability to become breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner! In this recipe I pair it with my Ultimate Lard Pie Crust, fresh spinach, and organic white cheddar cheese for a super savory, traditional flavor.

I always like to add some sort of vegetable into this recipe and really the sky is the limit with what you can add. Remember to always par-cook and remove excess water before adding a different vegetable to this recipe. I know from experience this recipe works very well with leftover steamed broccoli. So if you prefer broccoli over spinach then go right ahead!

For the Flakiest, Tastiest Quiche Crust, Use My Ultimate Lard Pie Crust Recipe.

You can serve this quiche warm or at room temperature. Pair it with a side salad or bowl of soup for a filling meal.

Quick 12-Egg Quiche With Spinach and Cheese

Yield: 12

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Inactive Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes

A traditional quiche for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner!

Ingredients

1 Ultimate Lard Pie Crust or pie crust of your choice rolled and formed in a 9-inch pie pan
1/4 pound spinach
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon butter
12 eggs
6 ounces organic white cheddar, grated
3/4 cup cream
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a skillet over medium heat melt the butter and add the garlic. Sauté the garlic for 1 minute. Add the spinach and continue to cook until the spinach has completely wilted. Remove the pan from the heat and set it aside to cool.
In a large bowl whisk the eggs with the cream, salt, and pepper. When the eggs are well whisked add the cheese (reserve a small handful aside) and cooled spinach. Whisk again. Pour this entire mixture into your prepared pie pan. Sprinkle the top of the quiche with the reserved cheese. Set the pie on the middle rack of your oven to cook.
Bake your beautiful quiche for 45 minutes, then turn the oven off and crack the oven door. Let the quiche cool in the oven for at least 15 minutes. Continue to cool the quiche on the counter after removing it from the oven. Serve the quiche warm or at room temperature. I like mine with a small side of salad as pictured.

A toast to “Good pies and strong beer.”-Poor Robin’s Almanac, 1695

Jackie

Sunday 1st of December 2024

I made it for my son and his college roommates. They love it. He asks me to make it for them all the time! Thank you!

Butter For All

Thursday 12th of December 2024

Hi Jackie!

I can't think of a better, more nutritious dish for college age men! You are a rock star, mama!

Thank you for leaving this note! It means a lot to me to know that my recipe is feeding the next generation of great thinkers :)

Clare

Thursday 21st of November 2024

Do you know if it freezes well once baked? Thanks!

Hi Clare,

It will freeze great, just make sure it's wrapped well. :)

Allie

Thursday 4th of May 2023

Do you think I would be able to use frozen spinach in this recipe?

Tuesday 9th of May 2023

Hi Allie!

Absolutely, just make sure to defrost it and squeeze it well to get rid of extra moisture.