Spinach Quiche or Gratin – Adapted from Julia Child

Submitted by coconutty

"I usually simplify Julia's recipes and omit some of the details, including using less fat, and they come out fabulous! For the quiche, use a pastry shell crust. For the gratin, omit the pastry crust."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 (8 inch) pastry shells
• 1 -2 tablespoon butter (see note below) (optional)
• 1 1⁄4 cups chopped spinach
• 2 tablespoons green onions or 2 tablespoons regular onions, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3 eggs
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk or 1 1/2 cups skim milk
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 1 pinch pepper
• 1⁄4 cup grated swiss cheese

directions

1. To partly bake the pastry shell: Bake in middle of oven at 400 degrees F. for 8-9 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place oven rack in upper third of oven.
3. Saute onions briefly in butter; set aside.
4. Beat together salt, eggs, nutmeg and pepper. Gradually stir in spinach mixture. Check seasoning.
5. Pour into pastry shell. Sprinkle cheese on top. Place on baking sheet.
6. Bake 25-30 minutes or until puffed and browned.