Cozy Pioneer Woman Spinach Mushroom Quiche Recipe Dream
Spinach mushroom quiche delivers a mouthwatering symphony of flavors that transforms an ordinary morning into a gourmet experience.
Earthy mushrooms and vibrant spinach intertwine in a silky custard, creating a culinary masterpiece that sings with each forkful.
The golden, flaky crust cradles a medley of vegetables that burst with rich, savory notes.
Whispers of herbs and melted cheese elevate this dish from mere breakfast to an art form.
Professional and home cooks alike adore how effortlessly these ingredients come together in perfect harmony.
Every bite promises a luxurious blend of textures that will make your taste buds dance with delight.
Spinach Mushroom Quiche Ingredients
For Crust Base:For Savory Filling:For Creamy Custard:Tools for Cooking Spinach Mushroom Quiche
Recipe Steps for Spinach Mushroom Quiche
Preheat the oven to a sizzling 400°F, creating the perfect warm environment for your culinary masterpiece.
Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté mushrooms with garlic and thyme until they caramelize into golden treasures. Season with salt and pepper to awaken their rich flavors.
Press the pie crust into a deep tart pan, spreading the golden mushrooms and tender spinach across its surface. Shower generously with Gruyere cheese, creating a tempting foundation.
Whisk eggs and half-and-half together until smooth, creating a silky mixture that will transform your quiche into a luxurious dish. Season with salt and pepper for depth.
Pour the custard over the prepared crust, placing the pan on a baking sheet. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until the top turns a gorgeous golden brown and the center sets perfectly.
Let the quiche rest for a few minutes, allowing it to settle and become easier to slice. Cut into elegant wedges and serve warm, sharing a slice of culinary joy with your guests.
Flavoring Tips for the Quiche
Explore exciting ways to make this recipe uniquely yours!
Replace mushrooms with roasted bell peppers, caramelized onions, or crispy bacon for a flavor explosion that keeps everyone guessing.
Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, tangy goat cheese, or smoky blue cheese to create your signature quiche profile.
Transform this recipe into a vegetarian delight by using dairy-free cheese alternatives and adding extra vegetables like zucchini or artichoke hearts for robust texture.
Sprinkle red pepper flakes, add a dash of smoked paprika, or mix in some fresh herbs like basil or chives to elevate the quiche’s flavor complexity and make taste buds dance.
Serving Spinach Mushroom Quiche by Ree
Storage Tips for Leftover Quiche
Quick Recipe Overview
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Calories: 360 kcal
Servings: 8
Print
Hearty Spinach Mushroom Quiche Recipe
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
Description
Hearty spinach mushroom quiche delights dinner guests with classic French culinary elegance. Home cooks can easily craft this savory pastry for memorable weekend brunches, impressing friends with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 6 oz (170 g) Gruyere, grated
- 8 oz (226 g) sliced button mushrooms
- 1 box (10 oz/284 g) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and pressed to remove water
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) half-and-half
- 1 store-bought pie crust
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsps chopped fresh thyme
- kosher salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) with rack centered, creating optimal cooking environment for the quiche.
- Mushroom Infusion: Sauté mushrooms, garlic, and thyme in olive oil over medium heat, developing deep caramelized flavors and releasing aromatic essences until mushrooms achieve rich golden-brown coloration.
- Crust Foundation: Carefully lay pie crust into 9-inch deep tart pan, pressing meticulously to ensure complete coverage. Layer sautéed mushrooms and thoroughly drained spinach across crust, creating a robust vegetable base.
- Cheese Layering: Generously distribute Gruyere cheese over vegetable foundation, establishing a melting preliminary barrier that enhances overall flavor complexity.
- Custard Creation: Whisk half-and-half and eggs together, seasoning with salt and pepper until achieving a smooth, homogeneous liquid mixture that will form the quiche’s signature creamy interior.
- Assembly and Baking: Pour egg mixture evenly over vegetable and cheese layers, positioning tart pan on rimmed baking sheet. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes, then uncover and continue baking 10-15 minutes until center sets and crust turns golden and crisp.
- Resting Period: Remove from oven and allow quiche to stabilize for 10-15 minutes, permitting custard to solidify and ensuring clean, precise slicing when serving.
Notes
- Prep Ahead Strategy: Sauté mushrooms and spinach up to 24 hours in advance, storing in an airtight container to streamline assembly and reduce day-of cooking stress.
- Cheese Selection Tip: Swap Gruyere with sharp white cheddar or fontina for subtle flavor variations while maintaining creamy texture.
- Temperature Control Hack: Use a digital thermometer to confirm egg custard reaches 160°F at center, ensuring food safety without overcooking.
- Crust Crispness Secret: Briefly pre-bake pie crust for 10 minutes before adding fillings to prevent soggy bottom and maintain delightful crunch.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg
Michael Thompson
Founder & Culinary Director
Expertise
Classical & Contemporary Cooking Techniques, Global Cuisine Appreciation, Nutrition & Menu Engineering, Sustainable Cooking Practices, Farm-to-Table Cuisine
Education
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Michael grew up in Oregon, where he learned early that food tastes better when it’s fresh, local, and made with care.
After earning his degree from the Southwestern Oregon Community College, he focused his career on teaching others how to cook with the seasons, reduce food waste, and reconnect with what’s on their plate.
Michael keeps his cooking simple, sustainable, and full of flavor. His favorite part of the process? Watching people realize how easy and satisfying it can be to cook a single great meal from scratch.