spinach pie
This classic spinach pie features a flaky pie crust filled with a creamy mixture of fresh spinach, feta cheese, and eggs, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pie crust store-bought or homemade pie crust
- 5 large eggs
- 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream
- 9 ounces fresh baby spinach cooked and drained
- 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Roll out the pie crust and press it into the bottom of a 10-inch pie dish.
- Prick the crust with a fork all over and bake in the oven for 10 minutes to pre-bake.
- In a mixing bowl, lightly whisk the eggs and then add the heavy whipping cream; beat well.
- Blend the cooked spinach with feta and mozzarella cheeses in a separate bowl.
- Stir the spinach and cheese mixture into the egg mixture. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Pour the filling into the pre-baked pie crust.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until the filling is set and a knife inserted comes out clean.
- Let the spinach pie cool for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and serving. It can also be served cold.
Notes
This savory spinach pie is great for brunch or light dinner. Leftovers keep well refrigerated and can be enjoyed cold or reheated.