Description
This Spinach Egg Cheese Pie is a delightful savory breakfast or brunch option that combines the goodness of spinach, eggs, and two kinds of cheese in a flaky pie crust. Perfect for a leisurely weekend meal or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 refrigerated pie crust (or homemade)
Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 ounces fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 5 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the crust: Roll out the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Sauté onions and garlic: In a skillet, sauté the onion in olive oil until soft. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Add spinach: Add spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted.
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix in cheeses and spinach.
- Fill the crust: Pour the filling into the pie crust.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until set.
- Rest and serve: Let the pie rest before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Great served warm or at room temperature.
- Can be made ahead and reheated.
- Substitute frozen spinach if fresh isn’t available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
