Greens Quiche Recipes

SPRING GREENS QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in. thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice., Bake 13 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake 3 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon. Cook and stir greens, spinach and green onions in drippings until wilted and liquid is evaporated., Brush prepared crust with egg white; layer with wilted greens, cheese and cooked bacon. In a large bowl, whisk remaining ingredients; pour over top., Bake 35-40 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

GREENS "QUICHE"

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease a shallow 9-inch pie dish and set aside.
• Combine all ingredients, except greens, in a food processor or blender and whiz until smooth and creamy, stopping to break up chunks and scrape the sides as necessary.
• Mix in greens, and transfer batter to a pie dish.
• Using a spatula, spread the mixture around so it's even and tight.
• Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden and the center is firm (not mushy).
• Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing (serving at room temperature is best).

SPICY HAM AND GREENS QUICHE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook ham in oil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Stir in greens and onion. Cook 5 minutes longer until onion is tender and liquid is evaporated. Spoon half of the mixture into pie plate. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup of the cheese. Repeat layers.
• In medium bowl, stir milk, eggs, Bisquick mix and salt with fork or whisk until smooth. Pour over greens and cheese.
• Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.