
This post is sponsored by the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board in conjunction with a social media campaign through Sunday Supper LLC. All opinions are my own.
I had originally planned on sharing a crock pot mac and cheese with you today but the recipe still needs some perfecting and I kept dreaming of Chorizo Spinach Quiche and Fontina Cheese. I love Fontina's slightly nutty flavor and smooth creamy texture.
While Colt and I were out shopping we spotted fresh Chorizo in the meat case and knew Fontina Chorizo Spinach Quiche had to be made. My kids usually like breakfast for breakfast and dinner for dinner. So they thought I might be losing it when they found out I had quiche planned for dinner but it was quickly devoured and I was barely able to hide the last piece for lunch the next day.
Colt and the kids all requested Fontina Chorizo Spinach Quiche be added to the regular breakfast and dinner rotation so I know the combo was out of this world.
First you'll need a 9" Pie Crust lined in pie pan and fluted.
Using a fork poke holes all over the bottom and sides of crust.
Line crust with aluminum foil pressing firmly into sides and bottom of crust to prevent shrinking. Bake in a 450 degree oven for 10 minutes until crust is set. Remove foil and bake an additional 5-7 minutes until crust is just barely browning and set. Remove and allow to cool.
Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.
In a saute pan heat 1 tablespoon Olive Oil until hot over medium-high heat. Add 1/4 cup Chopped Onion and saute until starting to lightly brown. Add 1/3 pound of Fresh Chorizo removed from casing and use spatula to break into small pieces until Chorizo is cooked through.
Add 1/3 cup Chopped Bell Pepper, 2 cups Fresh Baby Spinach and 1 teaspoon Thyme.
Stir until Spinach is just barely wilted. Remove mixture to a paper towel to drain off excess grease and allow to cool slightly.
Place half of chorizo mixture into the bottom of pie dish and cover with 3/4 cup Shredded Fontina Cheese.
Cover with remaining chorizo mixture.
Cover with remaining 1 1/4 cup Shredded Fontina Cheese.
For this recipe I was lucky enough to find a Wisconsin Fontina Cheese that was out of this world. Wisconsin has been producing exceptional cheese for over 160 years with experience that has been passed down through the generations. Wisconsin was also the first state to grade cheese for quality and offer an advanced training program to help cheese makers become masters of the craft. I love that this means I know when I buy Wisconsin Cheese I am always receiving a high quality product.
Whisk together 5 whole Eggs with a pinch of Sea Salt and 1 cup half and half until well combined.
Pour Egg mixture over the top and bake in a 350 degree preheated oven for 40 minutes or until set.
Allow Fontina Chorizo Spinach Quiche to cool for 20-30 minutes before slicing.
Not only was this Quiche amazing the day it was made but it was still fabulous when I reheated it in the microwave!
I promise you can't go wrong with this recipe for #SundaySupper whether it's for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner it won't last long!
A few more favorite Breakfast or Brunch Recipes you might love are:
- Breakfast Bacon and Egg Grilled Cheese
- Spinach Fontina Frittata
- Feta Spinach Tomato Frittata
- German Pancakes
Yield: 10

Fontina Chorizo Spinach Quiche
A flavorful Quiche filled with Fontina Cheese, Chorizo and Spinach sure to knock your socks off! From Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch.
5
out of 5
based on 6 user ratings
prep time: 20 Mcook time: 40 Mtotal time: 60 Mingredients:
- 1 whole 9" Unbaked Flaky Pie Crust
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Finely Diced Onion
- 1/3 pound Fresh Chorizo, Casings Removed
- 1/3 cup Red Bell Pepper, Diced
- 2 cups Baby Spinach, Roughly Chopped
- 2 cups Fontina Cheese, Grated
- 5 whole Eggs
- 1 cup Half and Half
- 1 pinch Sea Salt
instructions:
How to cook Fontina Chorizo Spinach Quiche
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Place pie crust in 9" Pie Plate. Using a fork poke holes all oven the bottom and sides of pie crust. Line pie crust with aluminum foil gently pressed against sides and bottom of pie crust to prevent shrinking.
- Bake for 10 minutes until crust is set. Remove foil and bake an additional 5-7 minutes until barely brown and bottom of crust is set. Remove and allow to cool.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.
- In a saute pan heat olive oil over medium-high heat and add onion. Sauté until onion starts to lightly brown.
- Add chorizo and crumble into small pieces. Cook until chorizo is cooked through.
- Stir in bell pepper and spinach. Cook until spinach is lightly wilted. Remove chorizo to about 3 paper towels to remove grease and cool slightly.
- Once chorizo mixture is no longer hot add half of mixture to baked pie crust. Cover with 3/4 cup grated Fontina Cheese and layer with remaining chorizo. Cover with remaining 1 1/4 cup Fontina Cheese.
- Whisk together eggs, half and half, and a generous pinch of salt, until well combined.
- Pour egg mixture over the top of chorizo, and bake in 350 degree preheated oven for 40 minutes until set.
- Allow Quiche to cool for 20-30 minutes before slicing.
Calories
337.62
337.62
Fat (grams)
25.89
25.89
Sat. Fat (grams)
10.72
10.72
Carbs (grams)
11.86
11.86
Fiber (grams)
0.29
0.29
Net carbs
11.60
11.60
Sugar (grams)
3.23
3.23
Protein (grams)
14.59
14.59
Sodium (milligrams)
535.77
535.77
Cholesterol (grams)
149.36
149.36
Calories are estimated.
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Totally craving quiche now thanks to you.
ReplyDeletelol.. Renee!
DeleteI am so hungry and this looks so yummy!
ReplyDeleteWow, this looks marvelous - that perfect golden cheesiness is calling out to me!
ReplyDeleteQuiche...for the win!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds incredible! Love chorizo and Fontina!
ReplyDeleteWow! What an incredible dish!
ReplyDeleteI can see why this is a new family favorite!
ReplyDeleteIt would be a family favorite here too! I'd love to make this with Soyrizo (a vegetarian sub for chorizo) - it looks like it would be fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThis would be a hit at our household as well. What a tasty quiche!
ReplyDeleteI am such a quiche girl, and I love this flavor combo!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this recipe! There are so many good things in there, I don't even know where to start!
ReplyDeleteNever thought about using chorizo in a quiche. Sounds amazing!!
ReplyDeleteLove anything with Fontina! Can't wait to give this a try :)
ReplyDeleteYum! I try to keep a pie crust in the freezer to make quiche when I'm out of ideas for dinner or need to use up produce -- of course cheese is always a must!
ReplyDeleteThis is totally happening at my house ASAP!! I still have some of my homemade chorizo in the freezer. YUM!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great combination for a quiche and wish I could try some now!
ReplyDeleteOh this looks delicious, all the flavours I love. I use chorizo so much, never thought to add it to a quiche!
ReplyDeleteI am a guy and I admit it, I like quiche. This looks great and I am sure that the fontina is the perfect balance for the chorizo.
ReplyDeleteThis looks very hearty and delicious.
ReplyDeleteThis pie looks absolutely stunning! And delicious too! :)
ReplyDeleteI always thought it was a great treat to get breakfast for dinner! This looks awesome, plus fontina is my favorite cheese ever so that's a win for me!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely quiche! The chorizo and fontina cheese would be such a tasty flavour combination! Your pastry looks amazing too :-)
ReplyDeleteI love quiche. I've pinned & shared your recipe. Can't wait to try it.
ReplyDeleteCan I use a frozen pie crust? If so, do I thaw and bake first or just pour everything in and bake from frozen?
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