Spinach, Green Onion and Gouda Quiche

By aamundson

We like the creamy, custardy consistency of this quiche when it's baked for 35 minutes. If you prefer a firmer texture, bake an additional 5 minutes.

Ingredients

• Crust:
• 6 * 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 * 2 tablespoons 1% low-fat milk
• 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 * 1 large egg yolk
• 5.6 * 5.6 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 1/4 cups)
• *
• Filling:
• 1 * 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 * 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 3 * 3 cups fresh baby spinach
• 1 * 1 cup 1% low-fat milk
• 3/4 * 3/4 cup (3 ounces) grated smoked Gouda cheese
• 3/4 * 3/4 teaspoon salt
• * Dash of grated nutmeg
• 3 * 3 large eggs

Preparation

Step 1

1. To prepare crust, place butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. Combine milk, salt, and egg yolk in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk. Add milk mixture to butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour; beat just until combined. Press mixture into a 4-inch circle on plastic wrap; cover. Chill for 1 hour.

2. Preheat oven to 350°.

3. Unwrap and place chilled dough on a lightly floured surface. Roll dough into a 10-inch circle. Fit dough into a 9-inch pie plate. Freeze 15 minutes. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool.

4. To prepare filling, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Add spinach; sauté 2 minutes.

5. Combine 1 cup milk and remaining ingredients in a bowl; stir well with a whisk. Stir in spinach mixture. Pour filling into crust. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Cut into 10 wedges.
Nutritional Information

Calories: 205 Fat: 12.9g (sat 6.8g,mono 4.3g,poly 0.8g) Protein: 7.3g Carbohydrate: 15.4g Fiber: 1.1g
Cholesterol: 113mg Iron: 1.5mg Sodium: 405mg
Calcium: 120mg