At first glance, quiche and pizza might not seem too similar, but look a little closer and you’ll find that they share plenty in common. For one thing, they are both masters at bringing together a medley of diverse ingredients into one delicious, united dish. For another, they are both excellent vehicles for cheese. So naturally, we thought that creating a dish inspired by the best characteristics from both was in order. And so pizza-quiche was born.
Our pizza-quiche has the cheesy-custardy bite of a quiche supported by a soft and pillowy pizza crust, and our flavor components are inspired by a spinach studded white pizza (with plenty of garlic, of course). Artichoke hearts, spinach, and a bit of feta are folded into a creamy base that pairs so well with the doughy crust.
Speaking of that dough, while you’re welcome to use a storebought pizza dough if you wish, our recipe here doesn’t require any yeast or rising time so it’s a truly simple undertaking. Baking soda provides some leavening action so you still end up with a chewy and light crumb. Paired with the creamy, cheesy artichoke-garlic-spinach-feta situation that fills it, we’ve got to say, it comes pretty close to perfection.
Spinach Artichoke Pizza Quiche
Ingredients
- For the dough:
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- For the filling:
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated and divided
- 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup chopped frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 1/2 cup artichoke hearts, finely chopped
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly basil, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a 10-inch pie pan or 12-inch deep dish pizza pan. Set aside.
- For the dough:
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined. Add milk and olive oil and stir until a soft dough forms.
- Remove to a lightly floured surface and knead for just a few minutes until dough becomes smooth. Shape dough into a ball, return to bowl, cover with a floured dish towel or plastic wrap, and let sit 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the filling ingredients:
- In a large bowl, stir together the eggs, cream, 3/4 cup of the mozzarella and feta. Stir in the spinach, artichoke hearts, green onions, garlic, basil, and salt and pepper.
- Roll dough into a circle and line prepared pan with it. Pour filling into dough-lined pan and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella.
- Bake until filling is set and crust has browned, 20-25 minutes. Allow to cool 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Adapted from Taste and Tell.