Spinach Quiche Squares Recipes

SPINACH QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F and set a rack in the middle position. Remove the pie crust from freezer and thaw until just soft enough to easily prick with a fork, about 10 minutes. Prick the bottom and sides all over with a fork (pricking about an inch apart). Bake until fully cooked and lightly golden, 10 to 15 minutes. (Keep an eye on it...if it puffs up while cooking, gently prick it with a fork so it will deflate.) Don't worry if the crust cracks while baking; see my note below on how to fix it before proceeding. Set aside and turn oven down to 325°F.
• Heat the butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the shallots until soft and translucent, about 8 minutes. Do not brown. Set aside to cool.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, nutmeg, salt and cayenne pepper.
• Place the cooked pie crust on a baking sheet (this makes it easy to move in and out of oven). Spread the shallots over the bottom of the cooked crust, then sprinkle the shredded Gruyere over top. Scatter the spinach evenly over cheese, breaking up the clumps as best you can. Pour the egg and cream mixture over top.
• Bake at 325°F degrees for 50 to 55 minutes until the custard is set and top is lightly golden. Serve hot or warm.
• Note: I usually defrost the frozen spinach quickly by placing it in a fine mesh strainer and running hot water over it. I then gather the spinach into a ball and squeeze it dry. It takes a few minutes of squeezing and re-squeezing to get all the water out. Be patient...you need the spinach completely dry, otherwise your quiche will be watery.
• Note: Don't panic if your crust cracks -- you can easily fix it. Make a smooth paste by mixing 1 tablespoon of flour with 1 tablespoon of water. Use your fingers to patch up and fill any cracks, then place the crust back in the oven for a minute or so to set. It should be good as new.
• Make ahead: This quiche can be made up to a day ahead of time and refrigerated. To reheat: Cover the quiche with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated 300°F oven for 35 to 45 minutes, or until hot in the center.
• Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The cooked quiche can be frozen for up to 3 months. Remove the quiche from the freezer about 24 hours prior to eating and reheat it, covered with foil, in a 300°F oven until hot in the center.

LEDA'S CRUSTLESS SPINACH QUICHE SQUARES

Steps:

• Mix flour, salt, baking powder, eggs, milk, oleo, sharp cheese and onion all together.
• Add in well-drained spinach last.
• Bake at 350 using a square pan for 45-60 minutes.

GREEK SPINACH & CHEESE QUICHE SQUARES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Bake butter in 9-inch square baking dish in 2 min. or until melted. Remove dish from oven; brush butter onto bottom and sides of dish.
• Beat eggs with mixer in large bowl. Add flour, milk and baking powder; mix until blended. Stir in spinach, cheeses and onion. Spoon into prepared dish.
• Bake 35 min. Let stand 15 min. before cutting into squares to serve.

SPINACH SQUARES

Steps:

• Brush the bottom and sides of a 13x9-in. baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, seasonings, eggs, milk and remaining butter. Stir in the spinach, cheeses and onion. Spread in prepared pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and edges are lightly browned. Cut into squares. Garnish with pimientos if desired.

SPINACH AND CHEDDAR QUICHE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, mix 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, the whole wheat flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until mixture looks like small crumbs. Sprinkle with water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork just until flour is moistened. Shape into ball; flatten slightly.
• On floured surface, roll dough into 12-inch round. Fold dough into fourths; place in 9-inch glass pie plate. Unfold and ease into pie plate, pressing firmly against bottom and side; crimp edge. Trim overhanging edge of pastry 1 inch from rim of pie plate. Fold and roll pastry under, even with plate; flute.
• In large bowl, mix cheese and 1 tablespoon flour. Stir in eggs, milk and 1/2 teaspoon salt until well blended. Stir in spinach and bell pepper. Pour into pie crust.
• Bake 15 minutes. Cover edge of crust with strip of foil to keep crust from overbrowning. Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

SPINACH SQUARES

Steps:

• Combine eggs, milk, flour, and baking powder.
• Beat well.
• Add spinach and cheese; mix well.
• Pour melted butter into a 13 x 9" pan.
• Pour spinach mixture over butter and combine. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
• Cool 10 minutes before cutting into squares.

SPINACH CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place butter or margarine in a 9x13 inch baking dish and melt butter in oven. Remove when melted, approximately 3 minutes.
• In large mixing bowl, beat eggs well. Mix in flour, milk and baking powder. When the dough is well combined, mix in cheese, spinach, and onion. Spoon mixture into the baking dish with melted butter.
• Bake for 35 minutes. Let cool 45 minutes then cut into bite-size squares.

MOM'S SPINACH CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Place melted butter in 13 x 9-inch baking dish; set aside.
• In large bowl, beat eggs, stir in milk. Stir in flour and baking powder until well blended. Stir in cheese, spinach and onion. Spoon egg mixture into baking dish.
• Bake 35 minutes or until center is set. Cool 30 minutes; cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Serve immediately.

SAUSAGE QUICHE SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with cheeses, onion, chiles and jalapeno if desired. In a bowl, beat eggs and seasonings. Pour over cheese. , Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 18-22 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes; cut into 1-in. squares.