Spinach and Feta & Broccoli and Chedda Quiches

Back on November 30th we decided to try our hand at a couple quiche. For some variety we chose to make two types...both incorporated cheese and veggies, but lead to quite different results. Our first quiche was the rather traditional broccoli and cheese. We chose to use both Swiss and cheddar, although the original recipe only called for Swiss. The second quiche made use of Bisquick and produced more of a bake than a quiche, but the combination of spinach, tomatoes, and feta cheese was delicious! While juggling the ingredients and directions for two quiches at the same time was a little tricky, separately these are easy and quick meals to prepare. The quiche also stayed well; we had an ample amount leftover, and with a short turn in the microwave we were able to enjoy a quick and filling snack! Enjoy :-)

Broccoli and Cheese Quiche

1 prepared crust
1/4 cup green or white onion or shallot, chopped
1/2 cup of fresh mushrooms, sliced (optional)
3 tbsp. butter
5 eggs
1 cup Half N' Half
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp. salt
Dash of ground pepper
4 oz. Swiss cheese
4 oz. Cheddar cheese
1 (10 oz.) package of frozen broccoli, cooked and drained
1/2 cup tomatoes, diced (optional)

Saute onions and mushrooms in butter until soft. In blender or mixing bowl combine eggs, Half N' Half, milk, salt, and pepper. To assemble, place mushrooms and onions in bottom of pie crust. Sprinkle with cheese. Add broccoli and tomatoes. Pour eggs and milk mixture over all and bake. Note: The original recipe did not give a baking time or temp., so we estimated, and baked our quiche for 45 minutes at 400 degrees. Some other broccoli and cheese recipes called for 60 minutes at 325 degrees. Let quiche slightly cool before serving.


Greek Spinach and Feta Quiche

6 oz. fresh spinach
6 oz. crumbled feta cheese , regular or with tomato and basil
1/2 onion, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 1/3 cups milk
3 eggs
3/4 cups Bisquick
1/2 tsp. salt
fresh ground pepper to taste
basil to taste

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a 10" pie pan and set aside. Steam spinach while assembling the other ingredients and chopping the onion and tomato.
In a medium bowl combine milk, eggs, Bisquick, salt, pepper, and basil. Set aside.
Combine spinach, onion, tomato and Feta and place in the bottom of the pie pan.
Pour Bisquick, milk, and egg mixture over the top.
Bake at 400 degrees for 25-35 minutes, until puffed and set.

HAPPY EATING!