From the photo, this looks like a deep, fluffy crustless quiche/frittata with eggs, cheese, spinach, green onions, and colorful vegetables. The exact ingredients can’t be determined from the image, so the recipe below is a close home-style recreation.
Ingredients — 6–8 servings
Egg mixture
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk or half-and-half
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
Vegetables & filling
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- ½ cup green onions/spring onions, sliced
- ½ cup mushrooms, finely sliced
- ½ cup bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup finely diced tomato
- ½ cup cooked bacon, ham, or chicken — optional
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
For the top
- ¼ cup extra shredded cheese
- A little chopped green onion
- Pinch of paprika
Method
- Preheat: Heat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the vegetables: Heat butter or oil in a skillet. Sauté mushrooms and bell pepper for 3–4 minutes.
- Add spinach and cook for about 1 minute, just until wilted. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Whisk eggs: In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and oregano.
- Stir in the cheddar and mozzarella.
- Add the sautéed vegetables, green onions, tomato, and optional cooked meat.
- Prepare the dish: Grease a 9-inch (23-cm) deep pie/quiche dish generously.
- Pour the mixture into the dish and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 35–45 minutes, until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Let it rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing. This helps the custard firm up and gives you the neat slices seen in the picture.
Important tips
- Drain spinach well. Excess water can make the quiche watery.
- Don’t overbake. Remove it when the center has just set; it will continue cooking from residual heat.
- For the particularly high, puffy appearance in the photo, use a deep dish and don’t fill it more than about ¾ full.
- For a richer result, replace the milk with half-and-half or cream.
- For a lighter version, use milk and reduce the cheese.
Nutrition — approximate
For 8 servings, assuming eggs, milk, cheese and vegetables but no bacon/meat:
| Nutrient | Approx. per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 220–250 kcal |
| Protein | 15–17 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5–7 g |
| Fat | 15–18 g |
| Saturated fat | 7–9 g |
| Fiber | 1–2 g |
| Sugar | 2–3 g |
| Sodium | ~400–550 mg |
| Calcium | ~250–300 mg |
These are estimates and can change substantially with the type and amount of cheese, milk, salt, and optional meat.
Allergens & dietary information
- Contains: egg and dairy.
- Gluten-free: Yes, if all packaged ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Vegetarian: Yes, without bacon/ham/chicken.
- Keto/low-carb: Generally suitable, although the exact carbohydrate content depends on the vegetables and milk.
- Nut-free: The basic recipe contains no nuts. Check packaged cheese/seasonings if you have a severe nut allergy because of possible cross-contact.
- Dairy-free: Substitute plant milk and dairy-free cheese, though the texture will change.
Q&A
Q: Can I make this without spinach?
Yes. Use broccoli, kale, zucchini, mushrooms, peppers, or additional green onions.
Q: Can I use frozen spinach?
Yes. Thaw it completely and squeeze out as much water as possible before adding it.
Q: Why did my quiche turn watery?
Usually because the vegetables contained too much water or the spinach wasn’t squeezed/drained sufficiently. Sauté watery vegetables first.
Q: Can I add chicken?
Yes. Add about 1 cup of cooked, diced chicken.
Q: Can I add bacon?
Absolutely. About ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon works well.
Q: Can I make it ahead?
Yes. Refrigerate the baked quiche for up to 3–4 days in a covered container.
Q: Can I freeze it?
Yes. Cool it completely, portion it, wrap well, and freeze. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating for the best texture.
Q: How do I reheat it?
Reheat individual slices at 350°F/175°C for about 10–15 minutes, or microwave briefly. The oven gives a better texture.
Q: How do I know when it’s done?
The edges should be golden and the center should look set with only a slight jiggle. A knife inserted near the center should come out mostly clean.
Q: Can I make it crusted?
Yes. Put a prepared pie crust into the dish, blind-bake it briefly, then add the filling and bake until set.
Q: What cheese works best?
Cheddar gives stronger flavor; mozzarella gives stretchiness. Swiss, Gruyère, Monterey Jack, or feta can also be used.
Q: Is this the exact recipe from the picture?
Not necessarily. A photograph can’t reliably reveal exact ingredients or quantities. This recipe is a close visual recreation based on the visible golden egg base, leafy greens, green onions, vegetables, and melted cheese.


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