Spinach Quiche

Prep Steps

• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese {do:shred}
• 1/2 cup butter {do:melt}
• 1 cup green onions {do:chop}

The Cheddar Crust

Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a bowl, combine into a crumbly dough...

• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp dry mustard
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt{tip:We test with Morton kosher salt. Using table salt? Use about 3/4 as much. Diamond Crystal? Use about 1 1/2 times as much.}
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Press firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate to form the crust.

The Spinach Filling

Cook according to the package directions, then drain well, squeezing out as much water as you can...

• 10 oz frozen chopped spinach

In a bowl, whip the spinach together with...

• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup green onions, chopped
• 5 large eggs
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

Bake

Pour the spinach mixture into the crust and bake 15 minutes at 400°F.

Lower the oven to 325°F and bake 25–30 minutes more, until the center is set and the top is lightly browned. Serve warm.