Ingredients
– 500 grams sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1.5 cm cubes
– 1 leek, trimmed and thinly sliced
– 200 grams baby spinach leaves
– Melted butter for greasing
– 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
– 250 grams stale baguette, cut into 2 cm cubes
– 1 cup grated Tasty cheese
– 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
– Half a cup semi-dried tomato strips, drained
– 200 grams cottage cheese
– 9 eggs
– Three-quarters cup milk
– 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
1-First, microwave the sweet potato for 5 minutes until tender, then drain it well.
2-Next, microwave the leek for 1-2 minutes until soft, and drain it afterward.
3-Microwave the spinach for 2 minutes until wilted, then drain to remove excess water.
4-Grease a 24.5 cm by 8.5 cm fluted ring cake pan with melted butter and sprinkle it with 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese.
5-In a bowl, mix the bread cubes, Tasty cheese, thyme leaves, tomato strips, leek, spinach, and half the sweet potato, then press this mixture into the pan’s base.
6-Layer the remaining sweet potato and ½ cup cottage cheese on top, followed by the rest of the bread mixture.
7-Whisk together the 9 eggs, remaining cottage cheese, three-quarters cup milk, and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, season with pepper, and pour over the layered ingredients.
8-Refrigerate the pan for at least 2 hours or overnight to set.
9-Bake at 180°C fan-forced for 35 minutes, then reduce to 160°C, cover with foil, and bake for another 25 minutes until set and golden.
10-Let it rest for 30 minutes, then turn it out onto a plate with the crispy top up and garnish with extra Parmesan and thyme leaves.
Last Step:
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🧡 Ensure vegetables are well drained to prevent sogginess in the quiche.
⏲ Refrigerate the mixture overnight to help it set and develop flavor.
🌿 Serve with tomato chutney or steamed broccolini to add complementary flavors and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chilling time: 2 hours (or overnight)
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
- Diet: Heart-healthy, Diabetes-friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 235 grams
- Calories: 353 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 605 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 250 mg