Quiche Florentine
Both my husband and I love eggs and so any dishes where lots of eggs are incorporated, becomes a huge hit in my household, and this one is no exception. With a recipe that’s so customizable, this is the perfect opportunity to use up leftover items in your fridge.
Quiche Florentine is made with spinach as the star ingredient and lots of strong flavored Gruyere cheese that will not only melt-in-your-mouth, but also melt in your heart when you take that first bite. Using nice fresh eggs, yummy shallots, rich cream, and a heap of healthy spinach, it’s no wonder eating it any time of the day works! If you want to add in some extra love with mushrooms, different cheeses, finely diced red pepper, broccoli, or anything else.
The history of quiche, a dish we think of as quintessentially French, is actually of German origin. The word quiche comes from the German word kuchen, meaning cake. Did you know that in French cooking, any dish that has spinach is usually called “a la florentine”?
What You’ll Need To Make Quiche Florentine
Pie crust – Make ½ of my Pie Crust recipe or buy a prepared frozen pie crust. I usually make the whole pie crust recipe and freeze half until I make another pie or quiche. The pie crust freezes wonderfully, and then I just thaw it in the fridge overnight when I want to use it. Butter – I use unsalted butter to control the amount of sodium in my dishes. Shallots – Chopped shallots will add lots of flavor. Spinach – Fresh roughly chopped spinach. Cream – Heavy cream that’s at least 30%MF works best and provides a rich creamy taste. Cheese – Gruyere cheese, shredded. It’s essential for this dish.
How To Make Quiche Florentine
Quiche Crust
Prepare Filling
Assemble and Bake
Tips
Leftovers
To store this quiche Florentine in the fridge, let it cool down after baking and wrap tightly in plastic wrap for 2-3 days.
Freezing Baked Quiche
It is best to freeze a freshly baked quiche, rather than one that has already been stored in the fridge for a few days. This will ensure that the quality remains as good as possible. Store for 1-2 months.
How To Reheat Frozen Baked Quiche
Unwrap the frozen quiche and bake frozen at 350°F for 25 minutes or until heated through.
Freezing Unbaked Quiche
You can freeze unbaked quiche as well, wrap it up tightly and freeze for up to a month. Bake frozen as instructed for the required time plus 10 minutes.
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