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Crispy Spinach & Gruyère Skillet Quiche

A French-inspired one-skillet quiche that skips the crust and relies on a seared bottom for crunch. Spinach, melted Gruyère, and creamy eggs come together in under 15 minutes.

Total time
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
385
Protein
22g
Crispy Spinach & Gruyère Skillet Quiche
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Whisk eggs with cream, salt, pepper, thyme, and nutmeg in a bowl until smooth.

  2. Step 2

    Melt butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until foaming.

  3. Step 3

    Add shallot and sauté 60 seconds until fragrant, then add spinach in batches, stirring until wilted, ~2 minutes total.

  4. Step 4

    Scatter Gruyère over the spinach, then pour egg mixture evenly across the skillet.

  5. Step 5

    Cook over medium heat without stirring until edges set but center still jiggles slightly, 5–7 minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Slide onto a plate, cut into wedges, and serve immediately while the center is still creamy.

Tools you’ll need

  • 10-inch nonstick skillet
  • medium mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

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