Crustless Spinach Quiche

Name: Crustless Spinach Quiche
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained; 2/3 cup finely chopped fully cooked ham; 5 large eggs; 3 cups shredded Muenster or Monterey Jack cheese; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Bake: 40 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This crustless spinach quiche could not be easier to make, or more delicious. There's no crust to roll out, so it's ready in a snap, perfect for weekend brunches and impromptu get-togethers.

Ingredients

1 cup chopped onion
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
2/3 cup finely chopped fully cooked ham
5 large eggs
3 cups shredded Muenster or Monterey Jack cheese
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large skillet, saute onion and mushrooms in oil until tender. Add spinach and ham; cook and stir until excess moisture is evaporated. Cool slightly. Beat eggs; add cheese and mix well. Stir in spinach mixture and pepper; blend well. Spread evenly into a greased 9-in. pie plate or quiche dish. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 251 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 164mg cholesterol, 480mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.

I served this crustless quiche at a church lunch, and I had to laugh when one guy told me how much he disliked vegetables. Many people were surprised by how much they loved this veggie-filled quiche recipe—and he was one of them! —Melinda Calverley, Janesville, Wisconsin

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