If you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing breakfast or light dinner, our Quiche Florentine is a terrific choice. Packed with protein from Lifeway Farmer Cheese, this cheesy quiche has a sensational, rich texture and is filled with veggies and flavorful seasonings. This is the ultimate one-dish holiday recipe!
Lifeway Farmer Cheese is akin to an upgraded version of cottage cheese and has a smooth, creamy texture like ricotta. It’s higher in protein than most cheese varieties, and it’s made with live and active cultures, making it more filling, easier to digest, and gut-friendly. Find it in stores near you, then whip it into this easy quiche recipe for a warm, cozy dish everyone will love.
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for optimal digestion and gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir is packed with a variety of vital nutrients important for overall health, including bone and muscle health; these include vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our probiotic-rich kefir, Lifeway also offers artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy, high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support healthy muscles and a healthy microbiome. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to spread, free of gums and thickeners, and contains no added salt or sugar for optimal health benefits.
Prep Time: 1 hour Servings: 8-10Ingredients
- 1 frozen pie crust (9-inch)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup Farmer Cheese
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 tsp. salt
- fresh cracked black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil (for the spinach)
- 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
- Preheat to 375°F and place the oven rack in the middle. Pre-bake crust according to package instructions.
- Sauté spinach in a pan with olive oil until wilted. Sprinkle half of the cheddar evenly over the crust. Layer spinach, dollops of Lifeway Farmer cheese, and cherry tomato halves. Sprinkle remaining white cheddar and Parmesan over the top.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half and seasonings. Pour egg mixture slowly over pie filling. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Once the top is golden brown, test to see if a fork comes out clean. Then remove from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before serving. Top with fresh parsley and enjoy!
