Healthy Recipes Main Dish Quiche Simple Christmas Morning Quiche 5.0 (3) 3 Reviews This simple Christmas morning quiche, filled with sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese and spinach, makes breakfast-for-a-crowd a breeze. With its savory blend of flavors and custardy filling and only 30 minutes of prep, this is the perfect dish for a festive morning. Just pop it in the oven, and you’ll have a crowd-pleasing meal ready to enjoy while you relax and enjoy the holiday cheer. By Amanda Holstein Amanda Holstein Amanda Holstein fell in love with baking at the age of six and has continued to grow her passion through culinary school and working in bakeries. For more than 10 years, she worked at multiple well-known restaurants and bakeries in the Orlando, Florida area, preparing delicious scratch-made desserts and assisting with dinner events, before becoming a test kitchen assistant at EatingWell. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on December 20, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Servings: 8 Nutrition Profile: No Added Sugar Mediterranean Diet Sesame-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Gluten-Free Jump to recipe Simple Christmas Morning Quiche is the crowd-pleasing holiday breakfast you’ve been looking for. Sun-dried tomatoes and spinach not only add to the festive colors of this dish, but also share the gift of antioxidants to start your day. If your house is full of family and friends, this hearty, high-protein breakfast is sure to please vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. You can prep or fully bake this quiche in advance, giving you more time to enjoy Christmas morning. Keep reading for our expert tips for perfect quiche. Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too! For the best texture, it’s important to cook out any extra moisture from the vegetables before adding them to the egg mixture.Remove your quiche from the oven when the edges are set and the center has a slightly jiggly texture. If you bake quiche too long, it can become rubbery and dense. Add some crumbled cooked sage breakfast sausage to your quiche to give it an extra level of delicious flavor and holiday aroma.Use muffin tins to bake the quiche for personal-size servings or single-serve breakfast portions—perfect for holiday guests. Nutrition Notes Sun-dried tomatoes contain an antioxidant called lycopene—which can lower inflammation in the body. Sun-dried and cooked tomatoes have higher amounts of lycopene than fresh tomatoes, so they make a healthy (and delicious!) addition to any meal to gain some anti-inflammatory benefits. Spinach is high in lutein and zeaxanthin, two antioxidants that are important to maintain good eye health as you age. You get even more lutein and zeaxanthin per bite in cooked spinach than raw spinach because the nutrients are more concentrated. You might know that eggs have protein, but they are also high in a nutrient called choline, which is essential for good brain health. Make sure you eat the yolks; that’s where you’ll find the choline. Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients ½ cup coarsely chopped drained sun-dried tomatoes in oil, plus 1 tablespoon oil from jar, divided 1 small yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup) 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped (about 1½ teaspoons) 1 (5-ounce) package baby spinach, coarsely chopped (5½ cups) 12 large eggs ⅔ cup whole milk 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese, divided Directions Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray; place on a large rimmed baking sheet. Heat 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and slightly translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add spinach and chopped sun-dried tomatoes; cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is just wilted, about 2 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes. Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong Whisk 12 eggs, ⅔ cup milk, 2 teaspoons mustard and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl until fully combined. Fold in the cooled onion mixture and ½ cup feta. Pour into the prepared pie pan; sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup feta. Carefully transfer the pie pan on the baking sheet to the oven (the pie pan will be very full). Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong Bake until the filling is set and golden brown around the edges with a slight jiggle when shaken, about 40 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong To make ahead Prepare vegetables (Step 2) and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You don't need to reheat the vegetables before adding to the quiche. Alternatively, bake the quiche (Step 4) and let it completely cool; store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. It’s best to reheat quiche in the oven at 325°F for about 15 minutes or until it’s heated through. Nutrition Information Serving Size: 1 sliceCalories 196, Fat 13g, Saturated Fat 5g, Cholesterol 290mg, Carbohydrates 6g, Total Sugars 3g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 13g, Fiber 1g, Sodium 421mg, Potassium 276mg Frequently Asked Questions Does it matter what cheese I use? This recipe calls for feta, but it would be just as delicious with sharp Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Swiss, Gruyère, pepper Jack or blue cheese. What should I serve with Christmas quiche? If you’re serving this quiche to guests for breakfast, we’d suggest fresh-cut fruit and a selection of homemade or store-bought muffins and breads. Some of our favorite muffin recipes include Banana-Bran Muffins, Blueberry Oat Muffins and Apple Spice Muffins. We also have an excellent assortment of Banana Bread recipes to try, as well as Pumpkin Zucchini Bread and Lemon Zucchini Bread. If you’re planning to serve it for lunch or dinner, consider adding a colorful salad to the meal. Try our Orange & Avocado Salad, Christmas Waldorf Salad or Pear & Arugula Salad with Candied Walnuts. EatingWell.com, December 2024 Save Rate Print Additional reporting by Sarah Pflugradt, Ph.D., RDN, CSCS Sarah Pflugradt, Ph.D., RDN, CSCS Sarah Pflugradt is a registered dietitian who holds a Ph.D. in Health and Human Performance and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist. Her extensive background in dietetics has made her a sought-after expert in family and youth sports nutrition. 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