Spinach, Green Onion and Smoked Gouda Quiche

By KDudek88

Cooking Light August 2010

Ingredients

• Crust:
• 6 tbsp butter, softened
• 2 tbsp 1% low-fat milk
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• Filling:
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 3 cups fresh baby spinach
• 1 cup 1% low-fat milk
• 3/4 cup grated smoked gouda cheese
• 3/4 tsp salt
• Dash of grated nutmeg
• 3 large eggs

Preparation

Step 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 tbsp 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 and chill for 1 hour.

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

To prepare filling, heat oil in a large skillet over med-high heat. Add onions; saute 5 minutes or until tender. Add spinach; saute 2 minutes. Combine one 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