Creamy Mushroom Quiche with Spinach and Gruyère Crust – A French Breakfast Delight

Allergens

Gluten (in the crust, substitute with gluten-free flour if needed) - Dairy (cheese and heavy cream; use dairy-free alternatives for a vegan option) - Eggs (for vegetarian and vegan diets, use egg substitutes or replace eggs with a mixture of tofu or silken tofu)

Ingredients

• For the Crust:
• 1 1/2 cups all
• purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1/2 cup grated Gruyère cheese
• 2 tablespoons ice water For the Filling:
• 1 1/2 cups chopped wild mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, and oyster)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
• 1 1/2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg For the Topping:
• 1/4 cup grated Gruyère cheese
• Fresh chives, finely chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1. To prepare the crust:
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and pepper. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Stir in grated Gruyère cheese.
4. Combine egg yolk with ice water add to flour mixture and mix just until combined. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out dough on a floured surface, then transfer to a 9 inch pie dish. Press onto bottom and up sides trim excess dough.
6. In a skillet, sauté mushrooms and shallots over medium heat until tender. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
7. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, salt, pepper, mustard, and nutmeg. Stir in cooled mushroom mixture. Pour into crust lined dish.
8. Sprinkle the topping cheese evenly over filling. Bake for 40 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let rest for 10 minutes before cutting and garnishing with fresh chives.

Chef’s Insight

To ensure a flaky crust, keep ingredients cold and work quickly when preparing the dough

Notes

For best results, use fresh, high-quality ingredients and avoid overbaking the quiche to maintain its creamy texture