Spinach Quiche With Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Feta Cheese

Husbeast's Note:

I have derived this recipe from several recipes and plenty of trial and error. It is, by far, one of the best Quiche recipes I've made. It always gets called upon for family gatherings and parties. It was also put on the Menu at the restaurant where I work. You'll notice I have not added any salt or pepper or any other seasonings. Once you try it, you'll see why it really doesn't need them! Please let me know what you think!

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 8

Yield: 1.0 pie

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium vidalia onion, chopped
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and excess water squeezed out
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/4 cup asiago cheese, shredded (Or grated Parmesean)
• 4 ounces feta with sun-dried tomato and basil, crumbled
• 1 deep dish pie shell

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Prick pie shell all over with fork and bake about 8 minutes, just until it starts to turn golden brown. Let cool.
3. Turn oven down to 375 degrees.
4. Place oil in pre-heated skillet on medium-high heat.
5. Add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes.
6. Add garlic and cook for additional 30 seconds.
7. Add Spinach and combine well, just until heated through.
8. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
9. Beat eggs in a large bowl.
10. Add sour cream, half-n-half, and asiago, beating well.
11. Stir in spinach mixture followed by crumbled feta.
12. Pour mixture into pre-baked pie shell on a cookie sheet, (to catch any spills!).
13. Cook 35-45 minutes or until set.
14. Let cool about 5 minutes and enjoy!

Reviews

[BChandler]

This recipe surprised me. I didn't think it would be as good as it was, even the second day I was amazed at how good it was. The feta really adds a nice zing. It's not your usual "egg pie." I am keeping this one for sure

[Chef #832160]

WOW! This is the first recipe I tried here on Recipezaar and it was spectacular!I didn't alter a thing and it was a huge hit at our Sunday brunch! I will keep this recipe and use it often! Thank you so much Chef and I am now officially hooked in Recipezaar!