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

Ingredients
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Step 1
Whisk eggs with cream, salt, pepper, thyme, and nutmeg in a bowl until smooth.
Step 2
Melt butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until foaming.
Step 3
Add shallot and sauté 60 seconds until fragrant, then add spinach in batches, stirring until wilted, ~2 minutes total.
Step 4
Scatter Gruyère over the spinach, then pour egg mixture evenly across the skillet.
Step 5
Cook over medium heat without stirring until edges set but center still jiggles slightly, 5–7 minutes.
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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