Quiche Florentine

Quiche Florentine

A recipe for quiche Florentine from my mother.
Leftovers can be held several days in refrigerator and reheated.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Yield:
1 9-inch quiche
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
  • 1 (8 ounce) package Swiss cheese, diced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup nonfat milk
  • 3 medium eggs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Prick pie shell with a fork.

Step 2
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove and let cool. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3
Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add spinach and cook until heated through and dark green, about 5 minutes. Drain well and let cool.

Step 4
Combine Swiss cheese and flour in a bag. Seal and shake until cheese is coated.

Step 5
Whisk milk, eggs, salt, pepper, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Stir in spinach and flour-coated Swiss cheese. Pour into the cooled pie shell.

Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven until middle is set, 50 to 60 minutes. Cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Cook?s Note

To freeze ahead, bake the quiche for only 40 minutes, then wrap tightly in foil and freeze.To serve, thaw first, then bake for 15 to 20 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Be sure it's completely thawed or it might not heat up clear through. Individual slices also freeze well.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

277
Calories
18g
Fat
17g
Carbs
14g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 277
% Daily Value *
Total Fat18g 22%
Saturated Fat8g 38%
Cholesterol97mg 32%
Sodium382mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate17g 6%
Dietary Fiber2g 7%
Total Sugars2g
Protein14g
Vitamin C2mg 10%
Calcium321mg 25%
Iron2mg 10%
Potassium235mg 5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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