Easy spinach quiche with 4 ingredients can be made in just 30 minutes like this! A yummy brunch or dinner that even my kids ask for now! You can add bacon bits or ham for a heartier meal.
I have an easy spinach quiche recipe with no mayonnaise in it for you!! I have to start out saying that I don’t cook from scratch hardly at all, and if something isn’t easy it doesn’t happen in my house. Using frozen creamed spinach is the key to this dish so grab a block and let’s get started. 😉
Needless to say this is a really yummy throw everything in a bowl, into the pie shell and into the oven kinda’ recipe. Even my kids even love (I call it cheese pie for them). 😉 Spinach quiche isn’t typically a kid friendly meal. I will say it took several times of “you have to take at least one bite” for them to actually say “yes!” when I said I was serving quiche.
NOW though they love it right along with us. You can make it as simple or loaded up as you like. We add mushrooms, bacon, and minced onion but you can do just a 3 ingredient vegetarian spinach quiche too if you’d rather. 😉 Make with a refrigerated crust or our Tater tot crust seen above that tastes amazing.
If you have ever made a spanakopita before, this has a similar taste and can be doctored up to include other diced veggies too. Mushrooms and bacon bits are great of course. The crust is up to you as well. Of course ready made Pillsbury refrigerated pie crusts are the easiest.
Ingredient Notes
To make this really easy I use a package of Green Giant frozen creamed spinach, many of my grocery stores carry it. This is different than frozen spinach, this is creamier. If you can’t find it you can use fresh or frozen chopped spinach in a skillet over medium heat to make it creamed spinach.
For the other star of the show you want a few large (we love organic free range style) eggs. If you want to know how to cook egg whites this way it is possible but you would want to separate the yolks to discard and add 1 extra one to make up for the difference.
Swiss cheese is the other main thing you need for the basic spinach baked quiche. You want to shred this fine so it incorporates well together.
Optional Add-Ins
You can add 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup diced bacon or leftover ham are great add ins, and/or sliced mushrooms are a must for us too.
Throw it in a pie plate with your refrigerated (already made) or our pot pie crust and you’re ready to pop it in! It is certainly best right out of the oven so the cheese is ooey gooey but reheats well if it sits for a while and begins to cool down.
Tips
This should take about 45 minutes total to prepare and cook. Many times I make them into Mini Quiches because I like how it cooks faster. The edges get a bit crunchy, and the kids love them because they are all theirs. 😉
If I have a larger refrigerated pie crust that drapes a bit over the edge I will cover those edges with foil and take off 10 minutes before it’s done so they don’t burn. Printable recipe is below with nutritional information such as calories, saturated fat, etc listed as well.
Easy Spinach Quiche Recipe
Equipment
- 1 pie plate
- 1 Bowl
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1.5 cup swiss cheese, grated
- 1 pkg creamed spinach, 10 oz., frozen, creamed from Green Giant
- 1 pie crust, refrigerated, or follow tater tot crust notes below
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and preheat your oven to 375 degrees. (you can add 1 cup sliced mushrooms and/or 1/4 cup bacon bits too if you'd like)
- Spray non stick spray in your pie pan, put the pie crust in your pan and pour the mixture in.
- Bake at 375 for about 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and slightly firm in the middle so you know the eggs are cooked.
- Let cool for a little bit to solidify. Then cut to serve.
Video
Notes
With Tater Tot Crust
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Bake This in a Muffin Tin
All you do to make these is roll out the refrigerated pie crust. Use a regular glass to cut out the circles of dough. Then fill them as you normally would an entire pie and bake. That recipe and this quiche made with a tater tot crust is below. Easy muffin tin mini quiche recipe are possible too, see below.
Should you serve quiche warm or cold?
I would allow it to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before slicing but serve warm. This will let it solidify a bit more so when you cut pieces they’ll come out nice and pretty.
How to reheat leftovers
Reheating leftover quiche is simple and can be done in a few different ways depending on your preference and available equipment. Here are three methods for reheating leftover quiche:
Reheating Quiche in the Oven. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place the leftovers on a baking sheet or oven-safe dish. Cover loosely with aluminum foil to prevent the top from over-browning. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until heated through. Remove the foil during the last 5 minutes of baking to allow the top to crisp up if desired. Once heated through, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
How to Reheat Quiche in the Microwave. Place individual slices on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on medium power (50%) for 1-2 minutes, depending on the strength of your microwave and the thickness of the slices. Check halfway through reheating and rotate the plate if necessary for even heating. Continue reheating until your piece is heated through. Let it cool for a minute or two before serving, as it will be very hot.
Reheat Quiche in a Pan. Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Place the slice(s) in the skillet. Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil to help heat evenly and prevent it from drying out. Heat for about 5-7 minutes, flipping it halfway through, until it is heated through and the crust is crispy. Once heated through, remove the quiche from the skillet and let it cool for a minute before serving.
Regardless of the method you choose, it’s essential to ensure that the thickest part is heated evenly throughout and reaches a safe internal temperature of 165 degrees F before eating.
Other brunch recipes you’ll love
Whether you make your own creamed mix with fresh spinach and heavy whipping cream over high heat in a skillet or warm the Green Giant version, then try a few of our other creations below such as: Our air fryer quiche is crustless like a frittata, even my kids loved this recipe, Green chile chicken casserole is wonderful, our Instant Pot spinach works as a side dish, and there are more Instant Pot greens recipes here
This breakfast quiche is really simple to make as you just need to grate the cheese and throw the frozen creamed spinach in the microwave. Everything else is already ready to add into the bowl. Then bake at 375 degrees and enjoy.
Can I make the easy spinach quiche recipe without a crust? I have a mahjong group that doesn’t like crusts, but I’ve made this recipe before and they loved it.
Yes, just spray the pan well with non stick spray
Can I use mozzarella cheese?
Hello!
Quick question about the easy spinach quiche…do you cook the package of creamed spinach first? Or do you stir in the frozen spinach with the eggs and Swiss? Kindly let me know. Making this for a brunch in the morning!
Thanks!
She indicated that she thaws the creamed spinach in the microwave then adds it to the rest of the ingredients.
Cook the spinach!!!