Ricotta Spinach Quiche Delight
A creamy, savory quiche featuring ricotta cheese, fresh spinach, and a golden flaky crust. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner, this recipe is simple to prepare yet impressive enough for guests.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 55 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, French-Inspired
Servings 6
Calories 280 kcal
- 1 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese or mozzarella/Gruyère
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg optional, for depth of flavor
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or dill chopped
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place pie crust in a dish, trimming any excess edges.
Wilt spinach in a skillet for 2–3 minutes; drain well.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, ricotta, grated cheese, and seasonings until smooth.
Fold spinach into the ricotta mixture.
Pour filling into the crust and spread evenly.
Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and set.
Let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
ake the crust for 8 minutes to prevent sogginess.
Can substitute frozen spinach (thawed and drained well).
Works great as a crustless quiche for a low-carb version. Keyword brunch recipes, egg recipes, ricotta quiche, Savory Pie, spinach quiche