Ham & Spinach Quiche
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup chopped sweet onion
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced garlic
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 ounces ham steak, cut into 1/4-inch cubes (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan with cooking spray.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, swirling to coat.
- Add onion; cook, stirring often, until translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in spinach; cook, stirring often, until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat; let cool until warm to the touch, about 8 minutes.
- Whisk eggs, half-and-half and nutmeg in a medium bowl until thoroughly blended.
- Fold in ham, Cheddar and the cooled spinach mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pie pan.
- Bake until set and golden brown, about 30 minutes.
- Let stand for 10 minutes. Slice into 6 portions and serve.