spinach-mushroom quiche

Maywood, IL
Updated on Sep 20, 2012

I have been using this recipe for over 30 years. I can't recall where I got it. It was one of my signature recipes for our annual Christmas Brunch. The crust is amazing. My family loves it.

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Ingredients

  • CRUST
  • 7 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 pound soft whipped cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 pounds butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • FILLING
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 6 cups fresh mushrooms, cleaned and thinly sliced
  • 4 cups chopped fresh spinach
  • 3/4 cup thinly sliced scallions with tops
  • 1/2 cup diced green peppers
  • 1 can 16 oz stewed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 cups monterey jack cheese, grated
  • 8 - eggs
  • 1/2 pint half and half
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon paprika

How To Make spinach-mushroom quiche

  • Step 1
    Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Heat butter in skillet. Add mushrooms, spinach, scalions, green pepper, tomatoes & water. Cook uncovered over medium-low heat until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Place half cup of each cheese in blender jar. Add eggs and half & half. Cover and blend for 1 minute.
  • Step 3
    Spoon half of vegetable mixture onto crust, spreading evenly.
  • Step 4
    Pour half of cheese mixture over vegetables. Sprinkle on half of remaining cheeses. Spoon on remaining vegetables, then cheese-egg mixture.
  • Step 5
    Sprinkle on rest of cheeses. Sprinkle on sesame seeds (optional) and paprika.
  • Step 6
    Bake 60 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

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