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Smoked Salmon and Spinach Quiche

Ingredients

  • 1 (9-inch) deep-dish pie crust

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 6 large eggs

  • 1 cup milk or half-and-half

  • 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped

  • 2 oz smoked salmon, chopped (or 1 cup leftover cooked salmon)

  • 2 cups Swiss cheese, shredded

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

  • 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped (for topping)

Instructions

  • Preheat & Blind Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F. Prick the pie crust with a fork and blind bake for 10 minutes. Set aside.

  • Sauté: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 more seconds. Remove from heat.

  • Whisk: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together until smooth.

  • Combine: Stir the onion and garlic mixture into the eggs. Gently fold in the spinach, salmon, Swiss cheese, salt, and pepper.

  • Pour & Top: Pour the filling into the baked crust. Sprinkle green onions on top.

  • Bake: Bake for 40-50 minutes until the center is set (160°F internal temp).

  • Serve: Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Prevent spills. Place a baking sheet under the pie pan to catch any overflow during baking.
  • Doneness check. The quiche is done when the edges are firm and the center is just set, or when it reaches 160°F internally.
  • Salmon options. Smoked salmon can be replaced with canned boneless salmon, drained, or 1 cup of cooked leftover salmon.