This simple Wild Spinach Quiche with Cheddar and Mushroom is a tasty and easy bake. The mild, slightly earthy flavor of wild spinach pairs nicely with the richness of the mushroom and sharp cheddar, all in a simple crust.
1Stick Tablespoons Butter - Cold, cut into small cubes
½TeaspoonSalt
1-2TablespoonsIced water
Filling
5OzButton mushrooms -You can also use wild mushrooms.
1SmallYellow onion
5OzCheddar cheeseAbout 1 1/4 cups when grated.
4Large eggs
1 ¼CupsMilk
3TablespoonsButter - Or olive oil for sauteing
Salt and pepper to season
Instructions
Combine the flour and butter in a large bowl. Use your fingers to work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs. You can also use a food processor for this step.
Add the ice water and stir quickly until the dough comes together. Press the dough into the pie plate, cover the surface and sides of the dish evenly. Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork. Cover the dough with plastic wrap or a beeswax cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
While the dough is chilling, prepare the rest of the ingredients. Clean and slice the mushrooms. Peel and finely slice the onion. Roughly grate the cheese.
In a large skillet, sauté the mushrooms in butter over medium heat. Remove the mushrooms from the pan, add a little oil or butter, adn sauté the onions.
Preheat the oven to 435°F/ 225°C. Bake the pie crust for 10 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
Fill the pie crust with the mushrooms, sautéed onions, wild spinach, and grated cheddar cheese. (Save a few mushroom slices and spinach leaves to decorate the top of the quiche.
Beat the eggs and milk together, season lightly with salt and pepper, and pour the mixture into the pie crust to coat the vegetables. For decoration, place a few wild spinach leaves and mushrooms on top.
Place the quiche in the middle of the oven at 400°F/200°C and bake until golden brown.
Notes
Serve hot or chilled with a fresh side salad. Quiche makes a great picnic food! Store any leftovers in an airtight container and use withing 6 days.