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Ricotta Quiche With Kale

Cheesy ricotta quiche with kale in a white pie dish

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So, this is a little strange. When it comes to Swiss cheese, I find it to be stinky with a horrible flavor, but when I add it to quiche? Magic happens! This ricotta quiche with kale recipe uses swiss cheese and fresh kale to their fullest for a cheesy and satisfying one-dish meal idea.

Ricotta Quiche With Kale Recipe

I don't get it at all, but no one in my family would dream of biting down on a piece of Swiss cheese by itself. Yet, all of us LOVE this recipe. We loved trying ricotta cheese mixed into this quiche for the first time as well.

Cheesy quiche with kale as a side dish on a plate with tenderloin and salad

Plus, I am all about a good way to use kale. You can hardly even taste it with everything else going on in this dish, so it's definitely worth trying ... even on your most reluctant eaters. Packed with nutrients, kale is a great addition to a dish like quiche to balance out the cheese. Adding bacon is another way to alter the flavor of this quiche slightly to make it more to your family's liking!

And if you prefer spinach over kale feel free to make that substitution and enjoy a delicious spinach quiche instead. Either way, good luck (and let me know how it goes)!

How to Freeze a Quiche

This cheesy ricotta and kale quiche freezes very well! All you're going to need is some aluminum foil and a couple freezer bags.

To freeze a quiche before baking:

Set the quiche onto a sheet pan or baking pan and put it in the freezer until it feels firm to the touch. Next, wrap the quiche in aluminum foil (freezer paper also works). Then slide it into a large freezer bag to ensure it doesn't get freezer burnt. It will stay fresh for about a month.

To freeze a quiche after baking:

Let the freshly baked quiche cool completely. Ideally, let it sit in the fridge at least overnight to firm up as much as possible. Set it in the freezer for a couple hours on a piece of baking paper or plastic wrap and then store it in a freezer bag. You can keep it in the freezer for 3 months before eating it.

For a breakfast or brunch, serve with Veggie Frittata!

Ricotta and Kale Quiche 2

Ricotta and Kale Quiche

This Ricotta and Kale Quiche recipe is worth trying with even your most reluctant eaters. There's something magic going on with the cheese! Feel free to sub with spinach or add in some bacon for this delicious breakfast or brunch dish.
9 Reviews / 4.8 Average
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Baking Time: 45 minutes mins
Total Time: 55 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: French
Method: Freezer Friendly
Diet: Peanut/Tree Nut-Free, Vegetarian
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Servings: 6 people
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Ingredients
  

Whole-Wheat Crust

  • 1 ½ cups whole-wheat pastry flour (can sub regular whole-wheat flour, but I highly recommend pastry flour for this!)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 8 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Filling

  • 5 eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ¾ cup ricotta cheese
  • ¾ cup Swiss cheese (freshly grated)
  • 1 cup kale (shredded, can sub spinach or Swiss chard)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • pepper (to taste)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. 
  • In a 9-inch pie pan combine all of the crust ingredients with a fork. Use your hands to finish the mixture by pressing it into a ball. Press the dough into the pan and bring it up on the sides of the pan into one even layer.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, cream and milk. 
  • Stir in the cheeses, kale, salt and pepper. 
  • Pour into the crust and bake until set in the middle and golden brown on top, about 40 to 45 minutes.  

Notes

If you're positive kale won't be a hit, you can substitute spinach to make this a ricotta spinach quiche.
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible. 
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Comments

  1. Rina says

    April 10, 2023 at 8:13 pm

    Oh no, I forgot the 2 tablespoons milk for the crust! Dang it.
    Well we will see how it turns out....

    Reply
  2. Hilari Grace Price says

    December 03, 2022 at 1:12 pm

    5 stars
    I love this quiche. I sub spinach for the Kale and ad mushrooms. Sometimes I'll ad bacon or diced ham. Also, I'm not a huge fan of crust so I usually make it crustless. Turns out wonderful every time. By far the best quiche recipe I have ever found.

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      December 05, 2022 at 1:15 pm

      Glad to hear you enjoy it so much! - Nicole

      Reply
  3. KARA says

    September 02, 2020 at 6:25 pm

    4 stars
    This recipe is delicious! I usually add a few mushrooms too. It takes about an hour or more to set in the middle though...and I always forget, so quiche nights end up being late dinner nights. Could it really just be the addition of mushrooms that makes it need to be baked that much longer? Any tips?

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      September 04, 2020 at 9:01 am

      A lot of quiches do take a little longer to set, so just keep an eye on it, but anywhere between 45 - 60 minutes. - Nicole

      Reply
  4. Robin says

    March 18, 2020 at 7:43 pm

    do you freeze it baked or unbaked? I heard ricotta gets watery or grainy when frozen

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      March 19, 2020 at 11:15 am

      You would freeze it after you baked it. I would put it in the over at 350 for about 20 – 30 minutes or until heated throughout. Also, cover with foil to prevent browning. - Nicole

      Reply
  5. Kirsten says

    August 24, 2019 at 1:38 pm

    If you bake and freeze, what is the best way to reheat and how long does it take? I’m looking for quick make ahead stuff to survive fall teaching and soccer season!

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      September 16, 2019 at 3:55 pm

      I would put it in the over at 350 for about 20 - 30 minutes or until heated throughout. Also, cover with foil to prevent browning. - Nicole

      Reply
    • Lynn Gordon says

      July 09, 2020 at 12:34 pm

      also, you could defrost in the fridge overnight and then a simple reheat in the microwave or toaster oven makes for quick mornings!

      Reply
  6. LGordon says

    March 15, 2019 at 9:49 am

    5 stars
    I have been making this recipe for years. Kale and swiss by itself have very strong flavors that I don't usually like alone. However, I LOVE THIS RECIPE! I usually make 2 and freeze one for later. Freezes very well. The crust is so easy to make right in the pan. I've left out ricotta before and it tastes just fine without it! THANK YOU!

    Reply
  7. Cheryl says

    July 06, 2018 at 5:46 pm

    I don't have swiss on hand but want to make this today. Can I substitute w/ cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, or a mixture of those?

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

      July 16, 2018 at 9:32 am

      Sorry. We can rarely answer recipe questions in real time. How did it turn out?

      Reply
  8. Shannon says

    May 09, 2018 at 10:10 pm

    I know I’m late to the party but I used Swiss chard from our garden, goat cheese, and a sprinkling of Kerrygold cheddar. Divine!

    Reply
  9. Katie says

    April 19, 2018 at 8:03 am

    5 stars
    I love this recipe and make it often. I'm wondering how I can make it ahead and freeze it to bake and serve later. I'd appreciate any advice!
    Thank you

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

      May 02, 2018 at 12:53 pm

      Hello. I've baked first and frozen,

      Reply
  10. Kaytana says

    February 12, 2018 at 3:55 pm

    5 stars
    I love that you make the pastry in the pie dish - quick and simple and yummy. We loved this recipe and will use the pastry base as a starter for all our home made quiches in future.

    Reply
  11. Chop4naija says

    December 14, 2017 at 10:25 am

    Wow! What a yummy and delicious recipes, i can't wait to try this at home asap.

    Reply
  12. Susan says

    December 03, 2017 at 7:34 pm

    4 stars
    I made this with spinach and added chopped Canadian bacon. It needed about 10 more minutes in the oven than the recipe states, and I let it sit for five minutes.

    The texture of the quiche is very smooth, almost like flan. Not quite what we expected but really good!

    Reply
  13. Chris says

    November 29, 2017 at 7:48 pm

    Our neighborhood coffee shop makes a killer quiche lorraine, but I've never made quiche myself. I added some chopped cooked bacon, thinly sliced onions, and used spinach instead of kale. Everyone loved it! will definitely make again.

    Reply
  14. Beth says

    November 26, 2017 at 9:09 pm

    5 stars
    I made this quiche for the morning after Thanksgiving. I mixed all the ingredients the night before and poured it in the crust and baked it in the morning. It took at least a full hour for the middle to firm up. I substituted spinach and added some Canadian bacon pieces. Delish!!

    Reply
    • Shannon says

      November 28, 2017 at 4:40 pm

      I had the same problem....it's been cooking for an hour already and still isn't set in the middle.

      Reply
  15. 2pots2cook says

    November 25, 2017 at 5:24 am

    5 stars
    Love this idea using kale since I am not exactly a fan of the kale dishes. Will do this version ! Thank you so much !

    Reply
  16. Umakant says

    November 22, 2017 at 4:39 am

    5 stars
    Hey Lisa...! your ricotta looks amazing and soooo good. i will trying to making this recipe like you. Thanks for sharing...!

    Reply
  17. Taste of France says

    November 21, 2017 at 3:58 pm

    When I saw the title, I thought, Hmm, they could probably do this with spinach. Which you indeed recommend. And which is a French quiche classic.
    Around here, "swiss" cheese is emmental, or gruyere, which are kind of basic cheese in the way that cheddar or american are in the U.S. I don't find either to have a pronounced odor or flavor, though I find gruyere to be a little nuttier. There are entire aisles of supermarkets dedicated to emmental--that's how basic/classic it is.

    Reply

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