Description

Is it a crustless quiche or a baked frittata? It’s so easy & delicious, who cares?

Sauté some leeks, mix them with eggs, milk, two cheeses, bake & boom, you have an amazingly tasty dish.

Because you can eat this at any temperature, it’s perfect as a make ahead as well.

Active Time: 10 min.

Total Time: 60 min.

Servings: 4-6

Ingredients:

2 leeks (white & light green parts), thinly sliced

Salt and pepper

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 cup whole milk

4 large eggs

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

6 ounces feta, crumbled

1 cup grated sharp Cheddar

4 scallions, thinly sliced

Roadmap:

1. Heat your oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large nonstick skillet, over medium heat, melt the butter, add sliced leeks & a good pinch (about 1/4 teaspoon) salt.
3. Sauté the leeks for 2 minutes until they are all coated in butter then mix in a splash (about 2 tablespoons) of water, cover & cook down for 5 minutes or until leeks are cooked through.
4. Remove lid & allow remaining liquid to cook off. Should take only about 2 minutes. Remove from heat & set aside to cool a bit.
5. Brush olive oil all around (base & sides) of a 9-inch baking dish (round or oval is best as it emulates the shape of a typical quiche), but not crucial.
6. In a large bowl, add the milk and eggs and whisk to combine. Add the flour, season with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, and whisk just until there is no more dry flour. A tiny lump or two is ok.
7. Add the cooled leeks to the egg mixture, along with the feta, half of the Cheddar and half of the scallions, and fold to distribute evenly.
8. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish. Top with the remaining Cheddar and scallions.
9. Bake until the center is just set, 35 to 40 minutes. If a toothpick in the center comes out clean, it is ready.
10. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge to loosen and then cut into wedges or squares.

The beauty of this quiche is it’s equally as delicious served hot, warm or room temperature.

The combination of tender sweet leeks, tangy salty feta & creamy sharp cheddar is remarkable. This leek & two cheese crustless quiche is a lovely addition to your table anytime of the day.