Description
A delicious Mediterranean-inspired spinach egg cheese pie perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. This savory pie features a flaky crust filled with a flavorful mixture of eggs, mozzarella, feta, sautéed onions, and spinach, seasoned with garlic and nutmeg for a delightful taste experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 1 refrigerated pie crust (or homemade)
Filling:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup cooked spinach (squeezed dry)
- 1/2 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Crust: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Press the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges as desired to ensure the crust stays in place during baking.
- Sauté Onions: In a small skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. This step enhances the sweetness and flavor of the onions for the filling.
- Mix Filling: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and whole milk until well combined. Stir in shredded mozzarella, crumbled feta, cooked and squeezed-dry spinach, sautéed onions, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and nutmeg if using. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute ingredients.
- Fill Pie Crust: Pour the prepared filling mixture into the pie crust and smooth the top with a spatula to ensure even cooking and a neat appearance.
- Bake: Place the pie on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden brown. Avoid opening the oven frequently to maintain consistent heat.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing. This resting period helps the filling set for clean slices. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen spinach, but be sure to remove excess moisture to avoid a soggy crust.
- This pie can be made ahead of time and reheated for convenience.
- Pairs well with a fresh salad for a complete light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
