spinach-mushroom quiche
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
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Step 1Pre-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.
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Step 2Place half cup of each cheese in blender jar. Add eggs and half & half. Cover and blend for 1 minute.
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Step 3Spoon half of vegetable mixture onto crust, spreading evenly.
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Step 4Pour half of cheese mixture over vegetables. Sprinkle on half of remaining cheeses. Spoon on remaining vegetables, then cheese-egg mixture.
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Step 5Sprinkle on rest of cheeses. Sprinkle on sesame seeds (optional) and paprika.
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Step 6Bake 60 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
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