Description
A delicious and savory Spinach Egg Cheese Pie combining fresh spinach, three types of cheese, and eggs baked in a flaky pie crust. Perfect for brunch, breakfast, or a light dinner, this Mediterranean-inspired dish offers a creamy texture and rich flavors with a hint of garlic and black pepper.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cups fresh spinach (or 1 10-ounce package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry)
Dairy & Eggs
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Pantry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the pie.
- Sauté Onions and Spinach: In a skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and sauté the finely chopped onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, or if using frozen spinach, stir in the thawed and squeezed-dry spinach. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk or half-and-half, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and combined.
- Mix in Cheeses and Spinach: Stir the shredded mozzarella, crumbled feta, grated Parmesan, and the sautéed spinach mixture into the egg mixture ensuring everything is evenly combined.
- Assemble in Pie Crust: Place the unbaked 9-inch pie crust into a pie dish. Pour the filling evenly into the pie crust, spreading it out smoothly.
- Bake the Pie: Bake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing to allow it to set fully. Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold as desired.
Notes
- Great served warm, at room temperature, or cold.
- Add chopped fresh herbs like dill or parsley for extra flavor.
- This pie can be made a day ahead and reheated gently before serving.
- Frozen spinach must be thawed and excess water squeezed out to prevent sogginess.
- Use a high-quality pie crust for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
