Breakfast
Butternut Squash & Spinach Quiche
One of our favorite summer/fall dishes to add to any Sunday brunch. It's healthy, doesn't take much time to prepare, and you can clean up as you go. Substitute with your favorite vegetables or add some bacon for a complete breakfast experience.
Yields 1 Quiche (8 Servings)
Prep + Chill Time
50 min
Cook Time
30-45 min
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
A healthy and wholesome variation of a breakfast staple dish
Ingredients
- 1 baked pie crust (per package directions)
- 1 ½ cups butternut squash, diced
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 1 shallot, sliced
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 2 teaspoons fresh sage
- 5 large Dakota Layers eggs
- 1 cup half-and-half (may substitute whole milk)
- ½ teaspoon salt (more to taste)
- ½ teaspoon pepper (more to taste)
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Prepare pie crust according to package directions. If using homemade pie crust, par-bake for 15 minutes at 400˚ F before adding the filling.
- Peel and dice the butternut squash and arrange on a baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and bake at 400˚ F for 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- In a small skillet over medium heat, lightly sauté the sliced shallots in butter or olive oil until fragrant and slightly softened. Add in the spinach and fresh sage and continue to cook until the spinach is wilted. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, salt and pepper.
- Layer the cheese, roasted squash, and spinach in the bottom of the pie crust, then pour the egg mixture over the top.
- Bake at 350˚ F for 30-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the eggs are cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for about 20 minutes before slicing.
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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